National Weather ServiceNew HampshireWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in New Hampshire
The National Weather Service issued 7 winter storm warnings for New Hampshire in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 39th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 40% below the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Carroll was covered most often (126 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does New Hampshire get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of New Hampshire. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Carroll | 126 | 20 | March 22, 2026 |
| Southern Carroll | 115 | 22 | March 22, 2026 |
| Southern Coos | 108 | 11 | January 25, 2026 |
| Northern Coos | 106 | 10 | January 25, 2026 |
| Southern Grafton | 101 | 17 | February 20, 2026 |
| Northern Grafton | 100 | 11 | January 25, 2026 |
| Strafford | 99 | 17 | February 23, 2026 |
| Merrimack | 98 | 19 | February 23, 2026 |
| Belknap | 97 | 18 | February 23, 2026 |
| Western And Central Hillsborough | 95 | 16 | February 23, 2026 |
| Sullivan | 94 | 17 | February 20, 2026 |
| Cheshire | 90 | 15 | February 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 New Hampshire.