Forest Park Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Forest Park get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Forest Park in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Forest Park averages 38.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Chicago Ohare Intl Ap (16.2 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (11.3 in). A typical winter brings about 11.4 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 3.9 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Forest Park get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Forest Park 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.
Forest Park snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Forest Park yet this season.
Average snowfall in Forest Park
That is more snow than 52% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: Chicago Ohare Intl Ap (NOAA USW00094846), elevation 201 m, 16.2 km from Forest Park. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Forest Park
- River Forest 38.4″/yr
- Maywood 38.4″/yr
- Oak Park 38.4″/yr
- Berwyn 38.4″/yr
- Melrose Park 38.4″/yr
- Elmwood Park 38.4″/yr
- River Grove 38.4″/yr
- Bellwood 38.4″/yr
- Cicero 38.4″/yr
- La Grange Park 38.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Forest Park today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Forest Park from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Forest Park get a year?
On average 38.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Chicago Ohare Intl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Forest Park?
Jan, with an average of 11.3 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.