The winter season of 2025-26 in Chicago saw a notably reduced amount of snowfall, with the city recording only 17.6 inches. This figure is significantly lower than the average seasonal snowfall of 38.4 inches, as documented by the National Weather Service. Historical data shows that Chicago has experienced a wide range of snowfall amounts, from a record high of 89.7 inches during the 1978-79 winter to a record low of 9.8 inches in 1920-21. The current season's snowfall is indicative of broader fluctuations in winter weather patterns affecting the Midwest region.