Chicago's snowfall for the 2025-26 season is being closely monitored and compared to historical data to understand potential trends. The National Weather Service indicates that Chicago typically receives about 38.4 inches of snow from July to June. However, the previous season, 2024-25, saw a significantly reduced amount of 17.6 inches. Historically, Chicago's snowiest season was 1978-79, with a record 89.7 inches, while the least snowy season was 1920-21, with only 9.8 inches. The current snowfall patterns are being compared to these historical extremes to provide context and aid in forecasting.