National Weather ServiceUtahWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Utah
The National Weather Service issued 9 winter storm warnings for Utah in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 17th most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 84% below the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Wasatch Mountains South of I-80 was covered most often (160 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Utah get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Utah. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2008 | 32 |
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 Utah 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 Utah?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Mountains South of I-80 | 160 | 32 | February 17, 2026 |
| Wasatch Mountains I-80 North | 144 | 27 | February 17, 2026 |
| Western Uinta Mountains | 139 | 26 | February 17, 2026 |
| La Sal and Abajo Mountains | 113 | 16 | March 6, 2025 |
| Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs | 108 | 22 | February 17, 2026 |
| Southern Utah Mountains | 80 | 0 | March 12, 2021 |
| Eastern Uinta Mountains | 76 | 8 | March 6, 2025 |
| Wasatch Mountain Valleys | 61 | 0 | November 13, 2020 |
| Northern Wasatch Front | 55 | 4 | February 20, 2025 |
| Southwest Utah | 51 | 5 | February 17, 2026 |
| Cache Valley/Utah Portion | 43 | 5 | February 17, 2026 |
| Tavaputs Plateau | 43 | 3 | February 6, 2024 |
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 Utah.