National Weather ServiceNevadaWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 19 winter storm warnings for Nevada in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 55% below the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Greater Lake Tahoe Area was covered most often (136 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Nevada get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2008 | 22 |
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 Nevada 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 Nevada?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Lake Tahoe Area | 136 | 30 | April 11, 2026 |
| Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon | 78 | 23 | February 19, 2026 |
| Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range | 74 | 19 | February 17, 2026 |
| Sheep Range | 65 | 12 | February 16, 2026 |
| Northern Elko County | 55 | 6 | March 1, 2024 |
| White Pine County | 53 | 3 | February 4, 2024 |
| Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County | 41 | 5 | March 2, 2025 |
| Lincoln County | 40 | 8 | March 6, 2025 |
| Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area | 32 | 6 | February 16, 2026 |
| Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range | 29 | 0 | March 17, 2012 |
| Esmeralda and Central Nye County | 24 | 8 | February 16, 2026 |
| Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County | 24 | 1 | March 2, 2025 |
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.
The latest winter storm warnings for Nevada in AreaZine's record
NWS RenoWarningApril 10, 2026
Winter Storm Warning: Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Lake Tahoe Area, CA and NV
Expired 11:00 p.m. PDT, April 12, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
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 Nevada.