National Weather ServiceNew MexicoWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 16 winter storm warnings for New Mexico in 2025 and 19 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 18th most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 39% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains was covered most often (115 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does New Mexico get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2008 | 16 |
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 Mexico 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 Mexico?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains | 115 | 19 | April 30, 2026 |
| Jemez Mountains | 115 | 23 | January 23, 2026 |
| Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River | 108 | 0 | May 9, 2019 |
| Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet | 107 | 0 | May 9, 2019 |
| San Juan Mountains | 99 | 0 | April 22, 2019 |
| West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains | 84 | 0 | March 11, 2019 |
| Northeast Highlands | 75 | 9 | January 23, 2026 |
| Upper Rio Grande Valley | 74 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Far Northwest Highlands | 71 | 10 | January 7, 2026 |
| Far Northeast Highlands | 62 | 9 | January 7, 2026 |
| Central Highlands | 60 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa | 60 | 0 | April 13, 2019 |
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 New Mexico in AreaZine's record
NWS AlbuquerqueWarningApril 29, 2026
Winter Storm Warning: Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and 1 more, NM
Expired 12:00 a.m. MDT, May 2, 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 New Mexico.