Jan 8, 2024 · From the car-abandoning chaos of the blizzard of ’67 to the three-day snow hell of 2011’s Snowmageddon, we took a look at the National Weather Service’s list of Chicago’s top snow storms …

The Chicago blizzard of 1967 struck northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana on January 26–27, 1967, with a record-setting 23 inches (58 cm) snow fall in Chicago and its suburbs before the storm abated …

Feb 16, 2024 · Discover the six worst snowstorms in Chicago's history, featuring record-breaking snowfall and unforgettable blizzards.

On November 29, 2025, Chicago's O'Hare Airport recorded 8.4 inches of snow, marking the snowiest November day in the city's 150-year climate history. The intense storm, with snow accumulating at ...

Dec 11, 2025 · Chicago records its snowiest winter start since 1978 as a new blizzard system forms, adding travel risks across the Midwest with heavy snow and strong winds.

Whether you were stranded on Lake Shore Drive during the 2011 blizzard, helped dig out a neighbor in 1979, or have fond memories of sledding in a Chicago park, we want to hear your snowy stories.

On January 26 and 27, 1967, Chicago endured its worst snowstorm on record. The snow started at 502 AM on the 26th, and by 1010 AM of the 27th a record 23 inches of snow crippled the city.

Dec 9, 2025 · Chicago’s reputation for brutal winters isn’t just legend. Here’s a look back at some of the Windy City’s worst winter storms.

Dec 1, 2024 · Chicago’s 10 largest blizzards come with deep drifts of uniquely Chicago stories. A mayor voted out for mishandling stranded vehicles. A populace demanding a subway to compensate for …

Dec 9, 2025 · As much as 20 inches of snow and blizzard conditions are expected to hit the Midwest this week.