National Weather ServiceNevadaWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 18 winter storm watches for Nevada in 2025 and 17 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 18th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 56% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Greater Lake Tahoe Area was covered most often (142 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does Nevada get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2008 | 26 |
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 Nevada 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 Nevada?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Lake Tahoe Area | 142 | 30 | April 21, 2026 |
| Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon | 72 | 13 | February 16, 2026 |
| Sheep Range | 69 | 12 | February 16, 2026 |
| Lincoln County | 47 | 6 | March 13, 2025 |
| White Pine County | 47 | 4 | March 1, 2024 |
| Northern Elko County | 41 | 5 | March 5, 2025 |
| Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range | 39 | 11 | March 13, 2025 |
| Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County | 35 | 1 | March 1, 2024 |
| Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area | 34 | 7 | February 17, 2026 |
| Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County | 26 | 0 | November 7, 2022 |
| Esmeralda and Central Nye County | 24 | 6 | February 16, 2026 |
| Northern Washoe County | 23 | 2 | January 10, 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 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 Nevada.