National Weather ServiceNevadaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 35 winter weather advisories for Nevada in 2025 and 53 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 20th most of any state. 2026 through September: 15, 56% below the average of 34 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Elko County was covered most often (256 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Nevada get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 15 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2024 | 63 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2019 | 80 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2012 | 67 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2010 | 85 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2008 | 26 |
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 Nevada 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 Nevada?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Elko County | 256 | 37 | March 5, 2026 |
| Greater Lake Tahoe Area | 244 | 52 | April 21, 2026 |
| White Pine County | 196 | 36 | February 19, 2026 |
| Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range | 187 | 42 | March 5, 2026 |
| Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County | 182 | 39 | February 19, 2026 |
| Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County | 167 | 23 | February 19, 2026 |
| Southwest Elko County | 156 | 30 | February 19, 2026 |
| Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area | 144 | 24 | February 19, 2026 |
| South Central Elko County | 143 | 26 | February 19, 2026 |
| Humboldt County | 137 | 20 | February 19, 2026 |
| Northern Washoe County | 113 | 11 | February 17, 2026 |
| Lincoln County | 105 | 16 | February 19, 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 weather advisory?
A winter weather advisory covers snow, sleet or freezing rain that will be a nuisance and can make roads slippery, below warning amounts. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Nevada.