National Weather ServiceUtahWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Utah
The National Weather Service issued 40 winter weather advisories for Utah in 2025 and 47 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 26th most of any state. 2026 through September: 19, 37% below the average of 30 for those months in 2008-2025. Western Uinta Mountains was covered most often (309 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Utah get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Utah. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 19 |
| 2025 | 40 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2017 | 48 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2010 | 71 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2008 | 20 |
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 Utah 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 Utah?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Uinta Mountains | 309 | 65 | May 17, 2026 |
| Wasatch Mountains I-80 North | 302 | 60 | April 2, 2026 |
| Wasatch Mountains South of I-80 | 300 | 60 | April 2, 2026 |
| Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs | 250 | 53 | April 1, 2026 |
| Northern Wasatch Front | 185 | 26 | February 18, 2026 |
| La Sal and Abajo Mountains | 169 | 34 | February 20, 2026 |
| Eastern Uinta Mountains | 163 | 27 | May 18, 2026 |
| Wasatch Mountain Valleys | 147 | 0 | February 27, 2021 |
| Cache Valley/Utah Portion | 146 | 25 | January 8, 2026 |
| Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys | 132 | 0 | February 15, 2021 |
| Southern Utah Mountains | 131 | 0 | March 16, 2021 |
| Tavaputs Plateau | 130 | 18 | February 20, 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 Utah.