National Weather ServiceNew YorkWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in New York
The National Weather Service issued 154 winter weather advisories for New York in 2025 and 103 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 7th most of any state. 2026 through September: 81, 22% above the average of 66 for those months in 2008-2025. Lewis was covered most often (272 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does New York get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 81 |
| 2025 | 154 |
| 2024 | 123 |
| 2023 | 98 |
| 2022 | 129 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2019 | 157 |
| 2018 | 151 |
| 2017 | 105 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2014 | 94 |
| 2013 | 82 |
| 2012 | 77 |
| 2011 | 89 |
| 2010 | 71 |
| 2009 | 73 |
| 2008 | 89 |
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 York 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 York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis | 272 | 56 | March 17, 2026 |
| Hamilton | 268 | 54 | March 5, 2026 |
| Northern Herkimer | 267 | 58 | March 17, 2026 |
| Cattaraugus | 263 | 50 | March 16, 2026 |
| Oswego | 263 | 58 | March 17, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 258 | 55 | March 17, 2026 |
| Chautauqua | 252 | 50 | March 16, 2026 |
| Wyoming | 251 | 49 | March 16, 2026 |
| Northern Fulton | 241 | 51 | March 13, 2026 |
| Southern Erie | 237 | 47 | March 16, 2026 |
| Southern Herkimer | 233 | 49 | March 5, 2026 |
| Northern Oneida | 231 | 60 | March 13, 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 York.