National Weather ServiceWest VirginiaWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in West Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 39 winter storm warnings for West Virginia in 2025 and 25 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 13th most of any state. 2026 through September: 16, 10% below the average of 18 for those months in 2008-2025. Western Grant was covered most often (118 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does West Virginia get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of West Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 16 |
| 2025 | 39 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2008 | 24 |
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 West 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 West Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Grant | 118 | 24 | February 22, 2026 |
| Western Mineral | 96 | 12 | February 22, 2026 |
| Western Pendleton | 83 | 21 | February 22, 2026 |
| Preston | 75 | 11 | February 22, 2026 |
| Mercer | 65 | 9 | February 22, 2026 |
| Summers | 63 | 8 | February 22, 2026 |
| Hampshire | 62 | 7 | January 25, 2026 |
| Eastern Mineral | 60 | 7 | January 25, 2026 |
| Hardy | 58 | 6 | January 25, 2026 |
| Eastern Grant | 57 | 6 | January 25, 2026 |
| Morgan | 56 | 7 | February 22, 2026 |
| Tucker | 56 | 0 | March 4, 2015 |
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 West Virginia.