National Weather ServiceTexasWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 41 winter weather advisories for Texas in 2025 and 52 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 28th most of any state. 2026 through September: 10, 72% below the average of 36 for those months in 2008-2025. Dallam was covered most often (124 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Texas get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 10 |
| 2025 | 41 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 82 |
| 2014 | 98 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2008 | 33 |
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 Texas 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 Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallam | 124 | 22 | January 23, 2026 |
| Sherman | 122 | 21 | January 23, 2026 |
| Hartley | 117 | 21 | January 23, 2026 |
| Hansford | 114 | 19 | January 23, 2026 |
| Moore | 114 | 19 | January 23, 2026 |
| Oldham | 113 | 13 | January 9, 2026 |
| Potter | 112 | 12 | December 4, 2025 |
| Carson | 110 | 12 | December 4, 2025 |
| Lipscomb | 110 | 15 | December 4, 2025 |
| Ochiltree | 110 | 17 | January 9, 2026 |
| Randall | 109 | 11 | December 4, 2025 |
| Deaf Smith | 108 | 11 | December 4, 2025 |
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 Texas.