How many inches of snow did Chicago get? Latest totals – NBC Chicago
The Chicago area’s first major snow storm of the season has come and gone, leaving behind slick and slushy road conditions and several inches of accumulating snow across the area — with another round of winter weather on the way.
Snow totals were expected to be between three and six inches for most parts, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, with higher totals possible in Lake County and upwards into Wisconsin. Dozens of schools across the area were closed for a snow day in anticipation of the storm.
As of early Thursday, some side streets remained snow-covered, with light flurries continuing to fall in parts to the southeast, including in Kankakee, Will County, and in Northwest Indiana.
Latest snow totals
Here are the latest snow totals reported as of early Thursday morning:
Cook County:
* Barrington – 3.4 inches
* O’Hare International Airport: 2.8 inches
* Elgin – 2.6 inches
* Midway Airport – 2.1 inches
* Lemont – 2 inches
DuPage County:
* Oakbrook Terrace – 3 inches
DeKalb County:
* Genoa – 3.1 inches
Kankakee County:
* Herscher – 3.3 inches
Kane County:
* North Aurora – 2.8 inches
Kendall County:
* Yorkville – 2.4 inches
Lake County (Illinois):
* Winthrop Harbor – 6 inches
* Gurnee – 4.5 inches
* Wauconda – 4 inches
* Lake Villa – 3.5 inches
McHenry County:
* Bull Valley – 2.4 inches
Winnebago County:
* Machesney Park – 5.5 inches
* Winnebago – 4 inches
* Loves Park – 2.5 inches
Porter County (Indiana):
* Valparaiso – 4 inches
Next round of winter weather
Thursday afternoon was expected to be sunny and dry, NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman said, though more snow chances were expected to arrive by Friday afternoon, lasting through the evening commute and even into Saturday night.
Another system of accumulating snow looks to impact portions of the area from late Friday afternoon into Friday evening. Impacts to travel will be possible, including during the afternoon commute. Stay up to date on the forecast for additional details. #ILLwx #INwx
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) February 13, 2025
Conclusion
The snowstorm brought significant accumulation to the Chicago area, with totals ranging from 2 to 6 inches across the region. The National Weather Service warned of possible snowfall rates of an inch per hour, leading to reduced visibility and hazardous travel. The next round of winter weather is expected to bring more snow and wintry mix, with impacts to travel possible during the afternoon commute.
FAQs
* Q: How many inches of snow did Chicago get?
A: Snow totals ranged from 2 to 6 inches across the region.
* Q: Which areas received the most snow?
A: Lake County, Winnebago County, and Porter County (Indiana) received the highest snow totals.
* Q: When will the next round of winter weather arrive?
A: The next system is expected to bring snow and wintry mix to the area from late Friday afternoon into Friday evening.
