Chicago's 2025-26 Snowfall: Below Average Accumulation
• Chicago's 2025-26 snowfall was significantly below average, with only 17.6 inches recorded.
• Historically, Chicago's snowfall varies greatly, ranging from 9.8 inches to 89.7 inches in extreme years.
• Reduced snowfall can impact water supply, local ecosystems, and businesses dependent on winter tourism.
Significantly below-average snowfall recorded in Chicago
The 2025-26 snowfall season in Chicago concluded with a significantly below-average accumulation, totaling just 17.6 inches, far less than the typical annual average of 38.4 inches. This continues a trend of fluctuating winter weather patterns in the region. Historically, Chicago's snowfall has varied widely, with the highest recorded snowfall being 89.7 inches in 1978-79 and the lowest at 9.8 inches in 1920-21.
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