National Weather ServiceVirginiaWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 22 winter storm warnings for Virginia in 2025 and 18 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 23rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 12, 15% below the average of 14 for those months in 2008-2025. Grayson was covered most often (67 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Virginia get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 12 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2008 | 12 |
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 Virginia 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 Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson | 67 | 8 | February 22, 2026 |
| Western Highland | 61 | 10 | February 22, 2026 |
| Tazewell | 52 | 9 | February 22, 2026 |
| Wise | 52 | 7 | January 30, 2026 |
| Amherst | 51 | 6 | January 24, 2026 |
| Augusta | 51 | 4 | January 25, 2026 |
| Frederick | 51 | 5 | January 25, 2026 |
| Rockbridge | 49 | 4 | January 24, 2026 |
| Nelson | 48 | 4 | January 25, 2026 |
| Bath | 47 | 3 | January 24, 2026 |
| Bedford | 47 | 6 | January 24, 2026 |
| Floyd | 47 | 7 | January 30, 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 Virginia.