National Weather ServiceNew HampshireWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in New Hampshire
The National Weather Service issued 20 winter weather advisories for New Hampshire in 2025 and 27 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 40th most of any state. 2026 through September: 16, 8% below the average of 17 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Carroll was covered most often (245 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does New Hampshire get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of New Hampshire. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 16 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2008 | 38 |
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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Carroll | 245 | 56 | April 5, 2026 |
| Northern Coos | 243 | 56 | April 5, 2026 |
| Northern Grafton | 242 | 58 | April 5, 2026 |
| Southern Coos | 240 | 55 | April 5, 2026 |
| Southern Grafton | 234 | 52 | April 3, 2026 |
| Belknap | 226 | 42 | March 22, 2026 |
| Southern Carroll | 217 | 42 | April 3, 2026 |
| Sullivan | 205 | 40 | March 22, 2026 |
| Merrimack | 204 | 41 | March 22, 2026 |
| Cheshire | 201 | 35 | March 5, 2026 |
| Western And Central Hillsborough | 201 | 37 | March 7, 2026 |
| Strafford | 199 | 32 | March 22, 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 New Hampshire.