National Weather ServiceVermontWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in Vermont
The National Weather Service issued 7 winter storm watches for Vermont in 2025 and 12 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 30th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, 52% below the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. Bennington was covered most often (104 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does Vermont get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of Vermont. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 4 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 20 |
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 Vermont 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 Vermont?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 104 | 19 | February 22, 2026 |
| Western Windham | 104 | 18 | February 22, 2026 |
| Eastern Windham | 92 | 16 | February 22, 2026 |
| Eastern Rutland | 91 | 16 | February 20, 2026 |
| Eastern Addison | 86 | 14 | February 20, 2026 |
| Orange | 84 | 15 | January 25, 2026 |
| Washington | 80 | 11 | January 25, 2026 |
| Lamoille | 76 | 8 | January 25, 2026 |
| Orleans | 76 | 8 | January 25, 2026 |
| Caledonia | 75 | 7 | January 25, 2026 |
| Essex | 75 | 7 | January 25, 2026 |
| Western Rutland | 75 | 11 | 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 Vermont.