National Weather ServiceOklahomaWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 6 winter storm warnings for Oklahoma in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 38th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 24% below the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Ellis was covered most often (33 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Oklahoma get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 10 |
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis | 33 | 4 | January 23, 2026 |
| Cherokee | 32 | 6 | January 23, 2026 |
| Woodward | 31 | 4 | January 23, 2026 |
| Adair | 30 | 5 | January 23, 2026 |
| Delaware | 30 | 6 | January 23, 2026 |
| Muskogee | 30 | 5 | January 23, 2026 |
| Cimarron | 29 | 7 | January 9, 2026 |
| Craig | 29 | 4 | January 23, 2026 |
| Le Flore | 29 | 6 | January 23, 2026 |
| Tulsa | 29 | 6 | January 23, 2026 |
| Creek | 28 | 6 | January 23, 2026 |
| Dewey | 28 | 3 | 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 Oklahoma.