North Chicago Snowfall Totals
How much snow did North Chicago get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of North Chicago in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). North Chicago averages 33.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Chicago Botanic Garden (21.1 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (11.3 in). A typical winter brings about 11.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.3 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did North Chicago get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of North Chicago 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.
North Chicago snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of North Chicago yet this season.
Average snowfall in North Chicago
That is more snow than 47% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: Chicago Botanic Garden (NOAA USC00111497), elevation 192 m, 21.1 km from North Chicago. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near North Chicago
- Waukegan 43.4″/yr
- Gurnee 43.4″/yr
- Lake Forest 33.6″/yr
- Libertyville 43.1″/yr
- Wadsworth 43.4″/yr
- Zion 36.2″/yr
- Mundelein 43.1″/yr
- Highland Park 33.6″/yr
- Vernon Hills 43.1″/yr
- Grayslake 43.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in North Chicago today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of North Chicago from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does North Chicago get a year?
On average 33.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Chicago Botanic Garden.
What is the snowiest month in North Chicago?
Jan, with an average of 11.3 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.