The National Weather Service says the region thus far nearly tied the snow total for 2024, when 17.6 inches fell. In 1978, the Chicago area saw 24 inches of snow drop by Dec. 7. A warm-up happens the next several days.

So far, 17.1 inches of snow has been recorded in Chicago as of Dec. 7. During the entire 2024-25 winter season just 17.6 inches of snow fell in the area. It marks the snowiest start to winter since 1978, according to NWS. That year, 24.1 inches of snow had fallen by Dec. 7.

Overnight Chicago-area snowfall created hazardous road conditions and caused delays at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Sunday.

With temperatures rising above freezing today and this evening, most of the precipitation will fall as rain, but there is concern in the north-northwest suburbs for freezing rain and a glaze of ice where it'll take longer for ground temperatures to warm above freezing.

Chicago has now seen more than 17 inches of snow this winter season — the quickest accumulation since 1978, according to the National Weather Service.

After snowy weekend, Chicago expected to receive up to another four inches of snow on Monday during evening rush hour.

Tomorrow will be in the mid 30s with rain transitioning to snow. The snow will end for most by early afternoon, with the exception of northwest Indiana where the snow may linger. Much colder air plows in behind the cold front Wednesday morning. Highs on Thursday will be in the mid 20s with partly sunny skies and afternoon snow possible.

The multiple chances for snow throughout the week and weekend could lead to as much as five inches of snow by Sunday, forecast models showed.