Snowfall Observations for O'Hare, Rockford, Romeoville, and Midway (Co-Op)

Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

SNOWFALL OBSERVATIONS

The data in the table below shows official snowfall observations, which are taken every 6 hours, going back over the past 48 hours. The most recent observations are on the left. New data generally updates by around 6:30 AM/PM CST (7:30 AM/PM CDT) and 12:30 AM/PM CST (1:30 AM/PM CDT).

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A measurement denoted as 'T' indicates that a trace of snowfall was recorded, which signifies that snow fell, but did not accumulate during the corresponding 6-hour observation period. Note: Only the previous 48 hours of observations are available on this page.