Chicago's snowfall for the 2025-26 season is being closely monitored, with historical data providing context for current conditions. Typically, the city expects around 38.4 inches of snow annually, as reported by the National Weather Service. However, the previous season, 2024-25, saw a significant reduction, with only 17.6 inches recorded. This is notably lower than the historical average and far from the record high of 89.7 inches during the 1978-79 season. The lowest recorded snowfall was 9.8 inches in 1920-21. The current season's snowfall is yet to be fully assessed, but early indications suggest it may continue the trend of below-average accumulation.