National Weather ServiceKansasWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 26 winter storm watches for Kansas in 2025 and 17 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 17th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 60% below the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Sherman was covered most often (48 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does Kansas get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2008 | 15 |
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | 48 | 10 | March 19, 2025 |
| Cheyenne | 47 | 9 | March 19, 2025 |
| Rawlins | 47 | 9 | March 19, 2025 |
| Thomas | 46 | 10 | March 19, 2025 |
| Decatur | 40 | 8 | March 19, 2025 |
| Logan | 40 | 8 | March 19, 2025 |
| Sheridan | 40 | 9 | March 19, 2025 |
| Wallace | 39 | 8 | March 19, 2025 |
| Gove | 38 | 7 | March 19, 2025 |
| Graham | 38 | 8 | March 19, 2025 |
| Greeley | 38 | 7 | March 19, 2025 |
| Norton | 37 | 7 | March 19, 2025 |
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 watch?
A winter storm watch means a significant winter storm is possible in the coming days. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Kansas.