National Weather ServiceTexasWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 14 winter storm watches for Texas in 2025 and 14 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 24th most of any state. 2026 through September: 11, 9% above the average of 10 for those months in 2008-2025. Dallam was covered most often (31 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does Texas get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2008 | 8 |
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 Texas 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 Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallam | 31 | 6 | January 23, 2026 |
| Ochiltree | 30 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Hansford | 29 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Hartley | 29 | 4 | January 23, 2026 |
| Swisher | 29 | 4 | January 23, 2026 |
| Castro | 28 | 4 | January 23, 2026 |
| Moore | 28 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Briscoe | 27 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Oldham | 27 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Parmer | 27 | 4 | January 23, 2026 |
| Sherman | 27 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Deaf Smith | 26 | 3 | 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 Texas.