National Weather ServiceOklahomaWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 6 winter storm watches for Oklahoma in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 35th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, 37% below the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Texas was covered most often (30 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does Oklahoma get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 30 | 4 | January 23, 2026 |
| Cimarron | 29 | 6 | November 7, 2024 |
| Ellis | 29 | 2 | January 23, 2026 |
| Grant | 29 | 2 | January 23, 2026 |
| Osage | 29 | 2 | January 23, 2026 |
| Woodward | 29 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Delaware | 28 | 4 | January 23, 2026 |
| Garfield | 28 | 2 | January 23, 2026 |
| Ottawa | 28 | 4 | January 23, 2026 |
| Pawnee | 28 | 2 | January 23, 2026 |
| Sequoyah | 28 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Alfalfa | 27 | 2 | January 23, 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 Oklahoma.