Crystal Lake Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Crystal Lake get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Crystal Lake in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Crystal Lake averages 35.1 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Crystal Lake 4Nw (6.9 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (10.0 in). A typical winter brings about 11.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Crystal Lake get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Crystal Lake in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Crystal Lake snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Crystal Lake yet this season.
Average snowfall in Crystal Lake
That is more snow than 48% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: Crystal Lake 4Nw (NOAA USC00112048), elevation 286 m, 6.9 km from Crystal Lake. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Crystal Lake
- Lake in the Hills 35.1″/yr
- Cary 34.5″/yr
- Algonquin 32.1″/yr
- McHenry 34.5″/yr
- Huntley 35.1″/yr
- Woodstock 35.1″/yr
- Carpentersville 38.5″/yr
- Wauconda 43.1″/yr
- Barrington 38.5″/yr
- Lake Zurich 43.1″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Crystal Lake today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Crystal Lake from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Crystal Lake get a year?
On average 35.1 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Crystal Lake 4Nw.
What is the snowiest month in Crystal Lake?
Jan, with an average of 10.0 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.