National Weather ServiceUtahWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in Utah
The National Weather Service issued 8 winter storm watches for Utah in 2025 and 17 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 21st most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 81% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Wasatch Mountains South of I-80 was covered most often (128 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does Utah get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of Utah. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2008 | 37 |
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 Utah 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 Utah?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Mountains South of I-80 | 128 | 23 | March 5, 2026 |
| Western Uinta Mountains | 122 | 23 | March 5, 2026 |
| Wasatch Mountains I-80 North | 120 | 23 | March 5, 2026 |
| Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs | 92 | 16 | March 13, 2025 |
| La Sal and Abajo Mountains | 85 | 13 | March 6, 2025 |
| Eastern Uinta Mountains | 75 | 8 | March 6, 2025 |
| Southern Utah Mountains | 55 | 0 | February 13, 2021 |
| Wasatch Mountain Valleys | 53 | 0 | February 13, 2021 |
| Northern Wasatch Front | 49 | 7 | March 2, 2024 |
| Tavaputs Plateau | 46 | 4 | March 6, 2025 |
| Southern Wasatch Front | 42 | 0 | February 3, 2020 |
| Cache Valley/Utah Portion | 41 | 6 | March 2, 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 Utah.