National Weather ServiceColoradoWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Colorado
The National Weather Service issued 18 wind advisories for Colorado in 2025 and 24 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 45th most of any state. 2026 through September: 12, 35% below the average of 19 for those months in 2008-2025. Lower Yampa River Basin was covered most often (168 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Colorado get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Colorado. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 12 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2008 | 29 |
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 Colorado get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; 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 Colorado?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Yampa River Basin | 168 | 28 | June 27, 2026 |
| Central Yampa River Basin | 166 | 32 | June 27, 2026 |
| Kit Carson County | 163 | 0 | October 13, 2014 |
| Cheyenne County | 157 | 0 | October 13, 2014 |
| Yuma County | 152 | 0 | September 29, 2014 |
| Four Corners/Upper Dolores River | 135 | 35 | June 28, 2026 |
| Grand Valley | 133 | 20 | June 27, 2026 |
| Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin | 119 | 27 | June 28, 2026 |
| Debeque to Silt Corridor | 117 | 28 | June 27, 2026 |
| Central Colorado River Basin | 101 | 29 | June 27, 2026 |
| Animas River Basin | 92 | 24 | June 27, 2026 |
| Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River | 80 | 25 | June 28, 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 wind advisory?
A wind advisory means winds strong enough to blow loose objects around and make driving difficult, below high wind warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Colorado.