Chicago is closely monitoring the snowfall for the 2025-26 season, comparing it with previous years. According to the National Weather Service, the city typically expects around 38.4 inches of snow each season, measured from July through the following June. The 2024-25 season saw a significant drop, with only 17.6 inches recorded. Historically, Chicago's snowiest season was in 1978-79, totaling 89.7 inches, while the least snowy season was in 1920-21, with just 9.8 inches. This year's snowfall is being evaluated against these benchmarks to understand its impact and broader climatic trends.