Snowfall Totals Across the Chicago Area
Snow fell across much of the Chicago area overnight and into Friday morning, but how much did the region actually see?
While the snow made for difficult travel conditions and led to a ground stop at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, it only amounted to a couple of inches. However, some areas saw more than others, with totals up to 4 inches.
Snowfall Totals by Location
Here’s a look at the snowfall totals from around the area so far:
- Lindenhurst, IL: 4.0 inches
- Naperville, IL: 3.9 inches
- Woodridge, IL: 2.5 inches
- Addison, IL: 2.4 inches
- O’Hare Airport, IL: 2.1 inches
- Yorkville, IL: 2 inches
- Romeoville, IL: 1.7 inches
- Hanover Park, IL: 1.3 inches
- Marengo, IL: 1.2 inches
- Midway Airport, IL: 0.9 inches
- Carol Stream, IL: 0.5 inches
Illinois Road Conditions
The snowy Illinois road conditions came after light snow fell across northern Illinois Thursday night, with more light-to-moderate snow expected to continue through at least 10 a.m. In Chicago, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications warned of black ice on streets.
"The roads are slick this morning," a post from the city read on X. "Be cautious of black ice, and give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go."
Snowfall Expected to Continue
By 6:30 a.m. Friday, the snow was quickly pushing to the south, with areas in Lake and Cook Counties mostly dry. In Will, Kankakee Counties and in Northwest Indiana, however, steady snow was falling, leading to reduced visibility.
Just over the Wisconsin border, in Kenosha and Racine counties, a winter weather advisory was in effect until 12 p.m. Friday, where one to two inches of snow could fall. In Western Michigan, some schools were closed due to weather, according to reports.
Snow was expected to exit most areas of Northern Illinois by around 10 a.m., but around 2 p.m., a plume of lake effect snow was expected to move across parts of Lake, Cook, and Will counties before it moves off to the east.
Conclusion
The snowfall across the Chicago area brought difficult travel conditions and led to a ground stop at O’Hare International Airport. While the snow totals were not extreme, some areas saw more than others, with totals up to 4 inches. The snowy road conditions led to warnings of black ice on streets, and the snowfall is expected to continue in some areas throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much snow fell in the Chicago area?
A: Snowfall totals ranged from 0.5 inches to 4.0 inches across the Chicago area.
Q: What were the road conditions like in Chicago?
A: The roads were slick due to black ice, and drivers were warned to be cautious and give themselves plenty of time to get where they needed to go.
Q: Where was the snow expected to continue falling?
A: Snow was expected to continue falling in Will, Kankakee Counties, and in Northwest Indiana, with an additional two inches possible in and around Valparaiso.
Q: What were the wind and temperature conditions expected to be?
A: Winds were expected to pick up, with gusts as high as 35 miles per hour, and temperatures were expected to stay steady in the mid 30s.
