National Weather ServiceOregonWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in Oregon
The National Weather Service issued 11 winter storm watches for Oregon in 2025 and 23 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 10, 23% below the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Oregon Cascades was covered most often (87 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does Oregon get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of Oregon. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 10 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2008 | 44 |
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 Oregon 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 Oregon?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Oregon Cascades | 87 | 11 | February 29, 2024 |
| South Central Oregon Cascades | 77 | 23 | April 15, 2026 |
| Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon | 76 | 11 | January 6, 2026 |
| Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades | 76 | 23 | April 1, 2026 |
| Cascades in Lane County | 68 | 12 | February 29, 2024 |
| Eastern Douglas County Foothills | 53 | 15 | April 1, 2026 |
| East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades | 52 | 18 | April 15, 2026 |
| Upper Hood River Valley | 51 | 8 | February 29, 2024 |
| Western Columbia River Gorge | 48 | 5 | February 14, 2024 |
| Baker County | 46 | 4 | February 13, 2025 |
| Eastern Curry County and Josephine County | 45 | 11 | February 17, 2026 |
| Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County | 45 | 8 | February 2, 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 Oregon.