Elgin Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Elgin get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Elgin in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Elgin averages 32.1 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Elgin (2.9 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (9.5 in). A typical winter brings about 10.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 3.1 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Elgin get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Elgin in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Elgin snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Elgin yet this season.
Average snowfall in Elgin
That is more snow than 44% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: Elgin (NOAA USC00112736), elevation 233 m, 2.9 km from Elgin. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Elgin
- South Elgin 32.1″/yr
- Streamwood 34.0″/yr
- Bartlett 34.0″/yr
- Carpentersville 38.5″/yr
- Hanover Park 34.0″/yr
- Algonquin 32.1″/yr
- Wasco 38.5″/yr
- Schaumburg 38.4″/yr
- Lake in the Hills 35.1″/yr
- Hoffman Estates 38.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Elgin today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Elgin from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Elgin get a year?
On average 32.1 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Elgin.
What is the snowiest month in Elgin?
Jan, with an average of 9.5 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.