Prospect Heights Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Prospect Heights get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Prospect Heights in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Prospect Heights averages 38.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Chicago Ohare Intl Ap (11.2 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (11.3 in). A typical winter brings about 11.4 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 3.9 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Prospect Heights get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Prospect Heights 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.
Prospect Heights snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Prospect Heights yet this season.
Average snowfall in Prospect Heights
That is more snow than 52% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: Chicago Ohare Intl Ap (NOAA USW00094846), elevation 201 m, 11.2 km from Prospect Heights. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Prospect Heights
- Mount Prospect 38.4″/yr
- Arlington Heights 38.4″/yr
- Wheeling 38.4″/yr
- Rolling Meadows 38.4″/yr
- Buffalo Grove 38.4″/yr
- Palatine 38.4″/yr
- Des Plaines 38.4″/yr
- Northbrook 33.6″/yr
- Elk Grove Village 38.4″/yr
- Deerfield 33.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Prospect Heights today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Prospect Heights from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Prospect Heights get a year?
On average 38.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Chicago Ohare Intl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Prospect Heights?
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.