National Weather ServiceTexasWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 14 winter storm warnings for Texas in 2025 and 16 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 12, in line with the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Dallam was covered most often (29 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Texas get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 12 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 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 Texas 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 Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallam | 29 | 7 | January 9, 2026 |
| Grayson | 25 | 3 | January 24, 2026 |
| Dawson | 24 | 2 | January 23, 2026 |
| Nolan | 24 | 2 | January 24, 2026 |
| Red River | 24 | 4 | January 24, 2026 |
| Borden | 23 | 2 | January 23, 2026 |
| Fisher | 23 | 2 | January 24, 2026 |
| Hartley | 23 | 4 | March 8, 2025 |
| Montague | 23 | 3 | January 24, 2026 |
| Young | 23 | 3 | January 24, 2026 |
| Bailey | 22 | 4 | January 23, 2026 |
| Cooke | 22 | 3 | January 24, 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 Texas.