The winter season of 2025-26 in Chicago witnessed a notably reduced snowfall, with total accumulations reaching only 17.6 inches, significantly contrasting the city's historical average of 38.4 inches. This deviation positions the year among the less snowy periods recorded in Chicago's weather history. Historical data highlights substantial variability, with the winter of 1978-79 setting a record with 89.7 inches, while 1920-21 marked a low of just 9.8 inches.