National Weather ServiceNebraskaWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 12 winter storm warnings for Nebraska in 2025 and 22 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 16th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 66% below the average of 15 for those months in 2008-2025. North Sioux was covered most often (65 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Nebraska get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2008 | 24 |
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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sioux | 65 | 7 | March 6, 2025 |
| Dawes | 60 | 7 | March 6, 2025 |
| Banner | 58 | 4 | February 10, 2024 |
| Kimball | 52 | 3 | February 10, 2024 |
| Box Butte | 50 | 6 | March 6, 2025 |
| Sheridan | 50 | 8 | February 19, 2026 |
| Western Cherry | 47 | 6 | February 19, 2026 |
| McPherson | 46 | 5 | February 19, 2026 |
| South Sioux | 46 | 4 | April 6, 2024 |
| Eastern Cherry | 45 | 5 | February 19, 2026 |
| Hooker | 45 | 5 | February 19, 2026 |
| Keith | 45 | 6 | March 7, 2024 |
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 Nebraska.