Travel was completely impassable, and even snow plows that are equipped to drive in such conditions became stranded. On January 26-27, a massive snowstorm dumped a record-setting 23 inches of snow on Chicago. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. In what was reported as the city’s highest snowfall on record, Chicago saw 23 inches of snow during a storm in 1967. Across the state, snowfall totals reached upwards of 20 inches, with the Lansing area topping 24 inches. The biggest April snowstorm in Illinois history occurred in Chicago from April 1 st to April 2 nd, 1970. The heaviest part of the winter storm is just getting started across northern. Ten worst snowstorms in Chicago history (updated) Chicagos 10 11 biggest snowstorms: 1. It was the biggest snowstorm in the Chicago area in more than five years. Over the weekend, OHare Airport recorded more than ten inches of snow and more than 11 inches of snow fell at Midway Airport. It was the citys third heaviest snowstorm, trailing only the January 1967 storm (23 inches. This blizzard followed a series of tornadoes that struck the Midwest with snow fall up to 20 inches tall. On January 26 and 27, 1967, Chicago endured its worst snowstorm on record. CHICAGO - Light snow continues today on this anniversary of the biggest snowstorm on record in Chicago. The city of Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas were placed under a Winter Storm Warning on January 29 with expectations of up to 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) of snow. What could be the nations biggest snowstorm of the year was forecast for the North; parts of South, Midwest were bracing for more damaging tornadoes. The 100-Hour Snowstorm of February 1969 By Mike Squires Published February 22, 2016 Comments Most people in the East who remember historical snowstorms consider the March 1993 “Storm. Here are Chicago’s 10 biggest snowstorms since 1886, according to NWS: 23. Microsoft’s decision to buy Call of Duty games publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion making it easily the biggest S&P Index data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange. According to CBS, sixty-mile-per-hour winds blustered, rocking trees, whipping flags, and toppling dumpsters. Monday is the 11th anniversary of the Groundhog Day blizzard, which buried the Chicago area under more than 20 inches of snow, the third largest snowstorm on record for the city. The snowfall total from the storm was pegged at 20. 5 inches below the 30-year normal total snowfall for the entire season,” Ford said. These snowfall extremes were measured at Chicagos Midway Airport and go back to 1942. PHOTOS: Winter Storm Landon sweeps Chicago. 26-27, 1967) — Chicagos largest Snow began falling at 5:02 a. Snow falls near Cabrini-Green homes as the biggest snowstorm to hit Chicago in two years begins to fall on Jan. Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago. Chicagos Biggest Snowstorm In 5 Years Leaves Behind A Lot Of …. The heavy snow burst was accompanied by thunder and lightning along with whiteout conditions with wind gusts as high as 47 mph in Chicago and 82 mph at the Ogden Dunes in northwest Indiana. The official total at Rockford Airport was 15. These snowfall extremes were measured at Chicagos Midway Airport and go back to 1942. The city of Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas were placed under a Winter Storm Warning on January 29 with expectations of up to 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) of snow. 8-inch event that took place Dec. “Heavy snow will begin in the Rockies spreading across the Midwest on Tuesday night through Wednesday, where some areas could see 15. CHICAGO — This weekends storm dumped more than a foot of snow on some parts of the city, the largest snowfall the city has seen in five years. 12:16 PM CST on Feb 1, 2021. 3 inches of snowfall was recorded at OHare International Airport, where the citys weather is officially recorded. Since then, the most amount of snow to land in one day at Chicago is. And the city was clobbered with a snowstorm that to this day is the largest in the citys history. 10 years ago, it was ‘Snowmageddon. These snowfall extremes were measured at Chicagos Midway Airport and go back to 1942. 4 inches fell, according to the National Weather Service. From March 22-25, the panhandle was berated with a devastating winter storm that dropped 10-20 inches of snow and drifts of 15-30 feet. That makes it the largest snowfall in Chicago since April 14, 2019, when 5. The blizzard is the third largest snowstorm on record. CHICAGO — This weekend’s storm dumped more than a foot of snow on some parts of the city, the largest snowfall the city has seen in five years. January 31 – February 3, 2021, noreaster. PHOTOS: Hey New York: This is What a Real Blizzard Looks Like. 2 inches at OHare International Airport, making the Groundhog Day storm the third-largest in Chicago history, according to the weather. The 19. Chicago’s total snowfall accumulation for the 2020-21 winter season was 48. Some other notable blizzards in Chicago history were January 12-14, 1979 blizzard with 19. CHICAGO (CBS) — Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. The Chicago Blizzard of 1967. The previous record snow for the city was 19 inches on March 25th and 26th, 1930. The White Hurricane of 1913 Flickr/Stuart Rankin. On January 26-27, a massive snowstorm dumped a record-setting 23 inches of snow on Chicago. Chicago weather: Snow totals of around a foot reported across >Chicago weather: Snow totals of around a foot reported across. 26-27, 1967, when the city was blasted with 23 inches of snow, Castro said. Chicago Blizzard 2011: Looking back on Snowmageddon 10. Monday is the 11th anniversary of the Groundhog Day blizzard, which buried the Chicago area under more than 20 inches of snow, the third largest snowstorm on record for the city. Chicago winter weather: Biggest snowstorms in history …. We might get an inch or so in heavier bursts of snow. The heavy snow burst was accompanied by thunder and lightning along with whiteout conditions with wind gusts as high as 47 mph in Chicago and 82 mph at the Ogden Dunes in northwest Indiana. The Groundhog Blizzard dumped 21. 5 inches below the 30-year normal total snowfall for the entire season,” Ford said. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Just days after the first big winter storm of the season blanketed the Chicago area with as much as 8 inches of snow, another storm system clobbered the Chicago area with the. Between late Saturday and 6 a. Chicagos largest snowfalls, in chronological order. Here are Chicago’s 10 biggest snowstorms since 1886, according to NWS: 23. The biggest impact should be Thursday night and into Friday with a combination of heavy snow and winds gusting over 40 mph. During the storm winds gusted to 53 mph at Midway Airport. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Just days after the first big winter storm of the season blanketed the Chicago area with as much as 8 inches of snow, another storm system clobbered the Chicago area with the. Almost 14 inches fell on the first day of the storm, which the Tribune described as “one-third the 14. There was about half that as dawn broke Tuesday at O’Hare International Airport. Over the three day period, snowfall totaled 21. CHICAGO – This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the Chicago Blizzard of 1979, one of the region’s biggest snowstorms ever. This blizzard followed a series of tornadoes that struck the Midwest with snow fall up to 20 inches tall. 3 inches of snow and the citys biggest snowstorm, the January 26-27, 1967 Big Snow which. 12 - 14, 1979, a blizzard struck Chicago and. March 12-15, 1993. Heavy snow will begin in the Rockies spreading across the Midwest on Tuesday night through Wednesday, where some areas could see 15. The Chicago Blizzard of 1967 covered the city in 23 inches of snow, its highest snowfall on record. Snowstorms In Chicago History. By Sun-Times Wire Jan 31, 2022, 9:33am PDT. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. The blizzard struck between Jan. 3 inches of snow recorded at OHare ranks the storm as the fifth largest snowfall Chicago has seen, beating a March 1930 storm by one-tenth of an inch. It holds the world record for the most snow falling in a single snowstorm, according to the Chicago Tribune. 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 the next morning. Sunday, but the snow kept falling even after that. Chicagoans woke up Tuesday morning to what was supposed to be the biggest snowstorm the region has seen in two years — with up to 8 inches of snow predicted in many areas. This is the most snow the area has seen this late in the season. CHICAGO - Light snow continues today on this anniversary of the biggest snowstorm on record in Chicago. The heaviest snowfall is still expected for most of the Chicago from early this evening until about 2 a. Chicago’s largest, last snow of the winter was 7. On New Year’s weekend, a storm piled 21. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Just days after the first big winter storm of the season blanketed the Chicago area with as much as 8 inches of snow, another storm system clobbered the Chicago area with the. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is normally a cold, snowy city in the winter, but the blizzard of 2011 took things to a whole other level. The snowfall total from the storm was pegged at 20. Dan Littlefield of Campe Ellis attempts to clear snow from his car Sunday morning, March 14, 1993. So the Big Snow still refers most commonly to the. The wallop of winter weather swept into the region Tuesday night, bringing icy conditions, blustery winds and heavy snow. CHICAGO — Chicago was hit with more than 19 inches of snow over the weekend, canceling Super Bowl plans for some and leading Chicago Public Schools to cancel classes Monday. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is normally a cold, snowy city in the winter, but the blizzard of 2011 took things to a whole other level. The Big Snow 2011 The Blizzard of 79 1999 Biggest snowstorms: Chicagoans like big. Monday is the 11th anniversary of the Groundhog Day blizzard, which buried the Chicago area under more than 20 inches of snow, the third largest snowstorm on record for the city. Thundersnow was reported in South Dakota and Chicago picked up 2. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. With the sun breaking through. The Chicago Blizzard of 1967 covered the city in 23 inches of snow, its highest snowfall on record. The Blizzard of 1979 was actually the biggest accumulation as it was three separate storms: An ice storm on Dec. There was about half that as dawn broke Tuesday at O’Hare International Airport. 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. “In all, Chicago saw 34. Were the City of the Big Shoulders after all. The official snowfall for Chicago was 5. A snow storm dropped up to 7 inches in the Chicago area on Sunday. “In all, Chicago saw 34. It was the citys third heaviest snowstorm, trailing only the January 1967 storm (23 inches. On Twitter, some locals joked that Chicago had entered its “third winter” after 1. WBEZ photographer Manuel Martinez braved the cold Wednesday to capture. On January 26-27, a massive snowstorm dumped a record-setting 23 inches of snow on Chicago. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Monday is the 53rd anniversary of the biggest snowstorm in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is normally a cold, snowy city in the winter, but the blizzard of 2011 took things to a whole other level. Chicagos largest snowfalls, in chronological order. Roads and businesses were closed for days and less than a month later (in February), another storm hit, bringing the total snowfall to around 32 inches for the year. Just two days before the storm hit, Chicago had an unseasonable high temperature of 65. 7 inches of snow onto the windy city. LIVE UPDATES: Biggest Winter Storm In Years …. The Groundhog Blizzard dumped 21. The heaviest snowfall ever in the city occurred Jan. 6 observed at Chicago OHare International Airport, the largest snowfall total for an event of the 2021-2022 winter up to this point. What could be the nations biggest snowstorm of the year was forecast for the North; parts of South, Midwest were bracing for more damaging tornadoes. 6 observed at Chicago OHare International Airport, the largest snowfall total for an event of the 2021-2022 winter up to this point. Chicago Weather: Historic mid. Storm Ranks as City’s Fifth Snowiest – NBC Chicago. Beginning on February 13, and going for six days, 189 inches (about 16 feet) of snow fell on Mount Shasta, California. The snowfall total from the storm was pegged at 20. The March 1930 snowstorm officially delivered 19. Chicago weather: Snow totals of around a foot reported across …. The blizzard struck between Jan. The Biggest Snow Storms in US History. Roofs collapsed from the weight of the snow, people fought over parking spaces and a mayor lost his job. CHICAGO — Chicago was hit with more than 19 inches of snow over the weekend, canceling Super Bowl plans for some and leading Chicago Public Schools to cancel classes Monday. Spring snow would be very beneficial in much of the West. It was a heavy, wet, slushy snow that fell with temperatures in the 30s, and it was the largest snowstorm ever to occur in the 135 years of Chicagos official April snow records. Microsoft’s decision to buy Call of Duty games publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion making it easily the biggest S&P Index data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Ten worst snowstorms in Chicago history (updated) Chicagos 10 11 biggest snowstorms: 1. The UK antitrust regulator has blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, thwarting one of the tech industry’s biggest deals over concerns it. On New Year’s weekend, a storm piled 21. Dan Littlefield of Campe Ellis attempts to clear snow from his car Sunday morning, March 14, 1993. How many big snowstorms have there been in April in …. Children carry sleds on the Humboldt Park hill after a heavy snowfall this weekend on February 1, 2021. The 6th-biggest snowstorm in Chicago history occurred on March 25-26, 1930. The Portland Jetport received 17 inches of new snow during the previous days blizzard. The snowfall total from the storm was pegged at 20. Top 20 Weather Events of the Century for Chicago and. Over the weekend, OHare Airport recorded more than ten inches of snow and more than 11 inches of snow fell at Midway Airport. During the storm winds gusted to 53 mph at Midway Airport. These Are The 5 Worst Winter Blizzards In Indianas History. Thundersnow was reported in South Dakota and Chicago picked up 2. Most of the Chicago area got between 2 and 6 inches. The 89. The 100-Hour Snowstorm of February 1969 By Mike Squires Published February 22, 2016 Comments Most people in the East who remember historical snowstorms consider the March 1993 “Storm of the Century” to be the biggest snowstorm to ever affect that part of the country. 2 inches of snow at Chicagos OHare Airport Jan. A total of 5 inches were reported in 1909, making it the second snowiest Christmas. The biggest April snowstorm in Illinois history occurred in Chicago from April 1 st to April 2 nd, 1970. The city of Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas were placed under a Winter Storm Warning on January 29 with expectations of up to 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) of snow. Here are Chicagos 10 biggest snowstorms since 1886, according to NWS: 23. Chicagos 10 11 biggest snowstorms: 1. Winds of 60 mph and higher whipped up drifts 2 to 5 feet high, 10 feet in some places. It was a heavy, wet, slushy snow that fell with temperatures in the 30s, and it was the largest snowstorm ever to occur in the 135 years of Chicago’s official April. That makes it the largest snowfall in Chicago. 3 Inches of Snow Fell on Chicago: UPDATED. From March 22-25, the panhandle was berated with a devastating winter storm that dropped 10-20 inches of snow and drifts of 15-30 feet. Since it fell on an un-populated mountain, it didnt result in any deaths. How do Christmas conditions compare to past years?. Chicagoans react to largest snowfall. Blizzard of 1967 buries Chicago then again in 1978. It was also the heaviest Easter snowfall on record and the most significant snowfall of the. 2 inches of snow at Chicagos OHare Airport Jan. HISTORY: The 10 Worst Snowstorms In Chicago. Chicago>Snow keeps up Thursday as weekend storm inches closer to Chicago. CHICAGO – This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the Chicago Blizzard of 1979, one of the region’s biggest snowstorms. Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago. On average, March produces 5. 8 inches of snow had been recorded at the airport. Forecasts uncertain as major winter storm approaches Chicago area The National Weather Service estimates at least 6 inches of snow will fall in the Chicago area, 8-10 inches to the south and in Indiana. The Blizzard of 1967 also set some pretty impressive records in places like Chicago, which saw its largest snowfall 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. Over the three day period, snowfall totaled 21. 2 inches officially at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, making it the third largest snowstorm on record for the city of Chicago. CHICAGO — This weekend’s storm dumped more than a foot of snow on some parts of the city, the largest snowfall the city has seen in five years. 1, 1979 A snow of at least 10 on Jan. Here are Chicago’s 10 biggest snowstorms since 1886, according to NWS: 23. What Was The Biggest Snowfall In Chicago?. One of Chicagos worst blizzards occurred January 12th-14th 1979. Some parts of the Chicago area got more than a foot of. Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. Chicago Blizzard 2011: Looking back on Snowmageddon 10 >Chicago Blizzard 2011: Looking back on Snowmageddon 10. Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. The biggest impact should be Thursday night and into Friday with a combination of heavy snow and winds gusting over 40 mph. On January 26–27, 1967, Chicago experienced its worst snowstorm on record. The official total at Rockford Airport. Late Sunday, the official measurement at O’Hare International Airport was 14. Photos Show Americas Biggest Snowstorms in the Last Century. The UK antitrust regulator has blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, thwarting one of the tech industry’s biggest deals over concerns it will stifle competition in. As of 2022, it remains the greatest snowfall in one storm in Chicago history. The heaviest snowfall ever in the city occurred Jan. 1 inches, registered in 1926; second greatest is 22. Chicago snowstorm: Timeline, snow projections, and Christmas. With the sun breaking through Monday, Chicagoans got to work digging out and having some fun. 6 inches of snow fell – this is the largest single-day snowfall ever recorded in Chicago. The winter storm is setting up first in the Rockies on Tuesday. Ten worst snowstorms in Chicago history (updated) Chicagos 10 11 biggest snowstorms: 1. Even though snowfall tallies didnt reach 8 inches, residents. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is normally a cold, snowy city in the winter, but the blizzard of 2011 took things to a whole other level. The UK antitrust regulator has blocked Microsofts $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, thwarting one of the tech industrys biggest deals over concerns it will stifle competition in. Just two days before the storm hit, Chicago had an unseasonable. Chicago snowstorm: Timeline, snow projections, and Christmas >Chicago snowstorm: Timeline, snow projections, and Christmas. Biggest Snowstorms in the Last Century>Photos Show Americas Biggest Snowstorms in the Last Century. 6 inches of snowfall. The blizzard is the third largest snowstorm on record. There was also lightning and thunder and hail. And the city was clobbered with a snowstorm that to this day is the largest in the citys history. Microsoft’s decision to buy Call of Duty games publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion making it easily the biggest S&P Index data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange. on Thursday, January 26, and by 10:10 a. As of 2022, it remains the greatest snowfall in one storm in Chicago history. 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 the next morning. Since then, the most amount of snow to land in one day at Chicago is 17. View of Mount Shasta, California, 1942. The winter storm is setting up first in the Rockies on Tuesday. The March 1930 snowstorm officially delivered 19. Some models show as much as 20 inches, though the weather service tweeted caution. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Advertisement A pedestrian. When was the biggest blizzard in Illinois? Illinois is no stranger to snow, but we have definitely been pummeled by some massive storms over the years. Beginning on February 13, and going for six days, 189 inches (about 16 feet) of snow fell on Mount Shasta, California. The blizzard is the third largest snowstorm on record. The UK antitrust regulator has blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, thwarting one of the tech industry’s biggest deals over concerns it will stifle competition in. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Christmas travel impact Chicago is not the only place that will be. Extensive drought persists across much of. 2 inches at OHare International Airport, making the Groundhog Day storm the third-largest in Chicago history, according to the weather service. The Big Snow 2011 The Blizzard of 79 1999 Biggest snowstorms: Chicagoans like big. A Winter Storm Warning was in effect until 6 p. HISTORY: The 10 Worst Snowstorms In Chicago. 2 inches officially at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, making it the third largest snowstorm on record for the city of Chicago. From the Sun-Times archive As published in the Chicago Daily News, sister publication of the Chicago Sun-Times:. 26 and 27, shut down the city’s O’Hare. CHICAGO (CBS) — Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. CHICAGO — Chicago was hit with more than 19 inches of snow over the weekend, canceling Super Bowl plans for some and leading Chicago Public Schools to cancel classes Monday. CHICAGO - This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the Chicago Blizzard of 1979, one of the regions biggest snowstorms ever. 26, 1967, and didnt stop until a record-breaking 23 inches had accumulated the next day, according to. That makes it the largest snowfall in Chicago since April 14, 2019, when 5. Across the state, snowfall totals reached upwards of 20 inches, with the Lansing area topping 24 inches. 2 inches of snow to the city, measured at the University of Chicago site, which at that time, made it the biggest snowstorm in the city’s. Blizzard of 1967: Monday marks anniversary of Chicagos biggest. Chicagoans woke up Tuesday morning to what was supposed to be the biggest snowstorm the region has seen in two years — with up to 8 inches of snow. Christmas travel impact Chicago is not the only place that will be. Microsoft gaming CEO admits he lost the console wars. CHICAGO (CBS) — Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. “Heavy snow will begin in the Rockies spreading across the Midwest on Tuesday night through. View of a Chicago Transit Authority bus in January 1967. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. Chicagos Biggest Snowstorm In 5 Years Leaves Behind A Lot Of Work. 2, 1999, the storm dumped a total of 21. The city also deployed about 300 salt spreaders and snow plows as the winter storm continued throughout the evening of January 30. The largest snowstorm to occur in Chicago in December was a 14. The 6th-biggest snowstorm in Chicago history occurred on March 25-26, 1930. Children carry sleds on the Humboldt Park hill after a heavy snowfall this weekend on February 1, 2021. It broke the record as the city’s heaviest April snowstorm, dumping 10. The storm of 1967 is the largest blizzard in Illinois ever recorded in the Chicago area as a record 23 inches of snow fell. ‘Third winter,’ severe drought, tornadoes and the. 7 centimetres) on January 2, 1999. The official snowfall for Chicago was 5. The Biggest April Snowstorm in Illinois History Will Blow. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. Over the three day period, snowfall totaled 21. Chicago>Storm Ranks as City’s Fifth Snowiest – NBC Chicago. In terms of measurable snow already on. 1 inches on Easter Sunday, March 29, 1964. The 10 Worst Snowstorms In Chicago History. [39] 100 flights out of the city were cancelled. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Monday is the 53rd anniversary of the biggest snowstorm in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service. Over 20% of the areas cattle population was lost from the storm as well. 1 inches, which is also third on the all-time list for Rockford. 2 inches, just one-tenth of an inch from the 10th largest snowfall in Chicago history. And the city was clobbered with a snowstorm that to this day is the largest in the citys history. On Jan. The snowiest Christmas in Chicago was reported in 1950 with 5. On January 26 and 27, 1967, Chicago endured its worst snowstorm on record. These snowfall extremes were measured at Chicagos Midway Airport and go back to 1942. Two days earlier, the temperature had hit a record. Chicagoans react to largest snowfall since April 2019. The greatest March snowfall is 23. The blizzard is the third largest snowstorm on. Snow falls near Cabrini-Green homes as the biggest snowstorm to hit Chicago in two years begins to fall on Jan. The UK antitrust regulator has blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, thwarting one of the tech industry’s biggest deals over concerns it will stifle competition in. The Groundhog Blizzard dumped 21. Just to point out the fact that it. The 100-Hour Snowstorm of February 1969 By Mike Squires Published February 22, 2016 Comments Most people in the East who remember historical snowstorms consider the March 1993 “Storm of the Century” to be the biggest snowstorm to ever affect that part of the country. CHICAGO – This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the Chicago Blizzard of 1979, one of the region’s biggest snowstorms ever. 12 – 14, 1979, a blizzard struck Chicago and. CHICAGO (CBS) — Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. biggest snowfalls in US history – The Hill>Here are the biggest snowfalls in US history – The Hill. It was the biggest snowstorm in the Chicago area in more than. 2 inches at OHare International Airport, making the Groundhog Day storm the third-largest in Chicago history, according to the weather service. Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. This photo, taken after the big snowfall on Feb. Travel was completely impassable, and even snow plows that. Late Sunday, the official measurement at O’Hare International Airport was 14. On January 26 and 27, 1967, Chicago endured its worst snowstorm on record. Who got the most snow in the blizzard of 78?. The winter storm is setting up first in the Rockies on Tuesday. Biggest Snowstorm In ChicagoIn what was reported as the city’s highest snowfall on record, Chicago saw 23 inches of snow during a storm in 1967. The NWS Cooperative Observer located 3 miles southwest of Midway International Airport measured 11. It holds the world record for the. View of Mount Shasta, California, 1942. 0 inchesof snowfall from a storm blanketed the city. The official snowfall for Chicago was 5. Chicagos 10 largest snowfalls since 1886. 5 inches of snow in just three weeks between late January and mid-February, only 1. 2 inches at OHare International Airport, making the Groundhog Day storm the third-largest in Chicago. The Portland Jetport received 17 inches of new snow during the previous days blizzard. 2 inches of snowfall was the biggest on record for 37 years. Here’s some scenes from around Chicago: Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago. The citys biggest blizzard happened. The greatest March snowfall is 23. Chicago’s total snowfall accumulation for the 2020-21 winter season was 48. In what was reported as the city’s highest snowfall on record, Chicago saw 23 inches of snow during a storm in 1967. Global Summary of the Year, Version 1. Robert Abbott Sengstacke/Getty Images The Chicago Blizzard of 1967 shut down OHare Airport and stranded 20,000 cars and 1,100 CTA buses. 1, 1967, shows the snow princess candidates of North Park University posing with a snowman. CHICAGO — This weekend’s storm dumped more than a foot of snow on some parts of the city, the largest snowfall the city has seen in five years. Heres some scenes from around Chicago: Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago. Here are the top 10 snowstorms in Chicago history, according to the National Weather Service: 1. Some other notable blizzards in Chicago history were January 12-14, 1979 blizzard with 19. The weather service office in Chicago. 26, 1967, over 20 inches of snow fell on Chicago. The Portland Jetport received 17 inches of new snow during the previous days. 7 inches of snow that fell is the all-time season record.