National Weather ServiceNew MexicoWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 30 winter weather advisories for New Mexico in 2025 and 41 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 30th most of any state. 2026 through September: 10, 61% below the average of 26 for those months in 2008-2025. Jemez Mountains was covered most often (160 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does New Mexico get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 10 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2008 | 35 |
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 Mexico 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 Mexico?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemez Mountains | 160 | 20 | December 3, 2025 |
| West Central Mountains | 146 | 29 | January 23, 2026 |
| Upper Rio Grande Valley | 145 | 21 | January 7, 2026 |
| Chuska Mountains | 127 | 24 | February 18, 2026 |
| East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains | 125 | 13 | January 7, 2026 |
| Northwest Highlands | 125 | 20 | January 23, 2026 |
| Northeast Highlands | 124 | 15 | January 7, 2026 |
| Far Northwest Highlands | 123 | 20 | February 20, 2026 |
| Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet | 112 | 0 | May 21, 2019 |
| San Juan Mountains | 111 | 0 | May 21, 2019 |
| West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains | 111 | 0 | May 21, 2019 |
| Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River | 110 | 0 | May 21, 2019 |
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 Mexico.