National Weather ServiceVermontSnow Squall WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Snow Squall Warnings in Vermont
The National Weather Service issued 21 snow squall warnings for Vermont in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2018-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 8, in line with the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. Chittenden was covered most often (55 times since 2018).
How many snow squall warnings does Vermont get?
Every snow squall warning that covered part of Vermont. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 8 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2018 | 8 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Vermont get them?
Sum of 2018-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Vermont?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2018 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 55 | 26 | January 22, 2026 |
| Washington | 52 | 25 | January 22, 2026 |
| Lamoille | 49 | 26 | January 22, 2026 |
| Addison | 46 | 21 | January 22, 2026 |
| Franklin | 43 | 21 | January 22, 2026 |
| Orleans | 41 | 22 | January 22, 2026 |
| Grand Isle | 34 | 17 | January 22, 2026 |
| Caledonia | 32 | 17 | January 22, 2026 |
| Orange | 29 | 12 | January 22, 2026 |
| Windsor | 29 | 13 | January 22, 2026 |
| Rutland | 26 | 13 | January 22, 2026 |
| Essex | 17 | 11 | January 22, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a snow squall warning?
A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The National Weather Service office for each area sets the criteria for this product with its partners. The national record · Every warning type in Vermont.