National Weather ServiceKansasWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 22 winter storm warnings for Kansas in 2025 and 16 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 24th most of any state. 2026 through September: 8, 32% below the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Marion was covered most often (40 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Kansas get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 8 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2008 | 19 |
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 40 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Saline | 39 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| McPherson | 38 | 6 | January 23, 2026 |
| Chase | 37 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Dickinson | 36 | 7 | January 24, 2026 |
| Ellsworth | 34 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Geary | 34 | 7 | January 24, 2026 |
| Morris | 34 | 6 | January 24, 2026 |
| Lyon | 33 | 6 | January 24, 2026 |
| Ottawa | 33 | 7 | January 24, 2026 |
| Pottawatomie | 33 | 7 | January 24, 2026 |
| Harvey | 32 | 6 | January 23, 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 winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Kansas.