National Weather ServiceVermontWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Vermont
The National Weather Service issued 34 winter weather advisories for Vermont in 2025 and 32 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 34th most of any state. 2026 through September: 26, 30% above the average of 20 for those months in 2008-2025. Bennington was covered most often (257 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Vermont get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Vermont. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 26 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 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 Vermont 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 Vermont?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 257 | 53 | April 2, 2026 |
| Western Windham | 254 | 50 | April 2, 2026 |
| Lamoille | 230 | 51 | April 2, 2026 |
| Orleans | 225 | 48 | April 2, 2026 |
| Essex | 217 | 47 | April 2, 2026 |
| Washington | 217 | 44 | April 2, 2026 |
| Caledonia | 215 | 46 | April 2, 2026 |
| Eastern Windham | 213 | 39 | March 5, 2026 |
| Eastern Rutland | 208 | 47 | April 2, 2026 |
| Eastern Addison | 203 | 44 | April 2, 2026 |
| Orange | 202 | 43 | April 2, 2026 |
| Eastern Chittenden | 189 | 40 | 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 Vermont.