National Weather ServiceNew HampshireWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in New Hampshire
The National Weather Service issued 5 winter storm watches for New Hampshire in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 39th most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 76% below the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Carroll was covered most often (110 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does New Hampshire get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of New Hampshire. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2008 | 25 |
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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Carroll | 110 | 17 | January 25, 2026 |
| Southern Carroll | 110 | 17 | January 25, 2026 |
| Belknap | 108 | 17 | January 25, 2026 |
| Strafford | 108 | 18 | February 23, 2026 |
| Sullivan | 108 | 16 | January 25, 2026 |
| Western And Central Hillsborough | 108 | 17 | February 23, 2026 |
| Merrimack | 107 | 18 | January 25, 2026 |
| Southern Grafton | 105 | 15 | January 25, 2026 |
| Cheshire | 104 | 16 | February 23, 2026 |
| Southern Coos | 104 | 12 | January 25, 2026 |
| Northern Coos | 101 | 11 | January 25, 2026 |
| Northern Grafton | 99 | 12 | January 25, 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 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 New Hampshire.