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.

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

A series of clipper systems will move into the Chicago area starting Thursday afternoon, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, bringing more snow for some parts followed by an "Arctic Blast" this weekend that could bring wind chills as low as -30 degrees.

Thousands of Chicagoans have filed service requests to the city for snow and ice removal on sidewalks, roads and bike lanes after this winter kicked off with the most snow in the area since 1978.

Two snow systems are expected to pass mostly south of Chicago, bringing limited accumulation before dangerously cold air settles in this weekend.

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

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.

More light snow and strong winds today lead into a midweek snowfall and dangerously cold arctic air arriving by the weekend.

Chicago faces a wintry mix, with rain, snow, and strong winds expected, impacting driving conditions and bringing colder temperatures.

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Chicago weather this weekend will be frigid, with wind chills pushing temperatures below zero into the double digits.