Waukegan Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Waukegan get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Waukegan in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Waukegan averages 43.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Lake Villa 2Ne (19.1 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (15.7 in). A typical winter brings about 12.0 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.2 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Waukegan get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Waukegan 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.
Waukegan snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Waukegan yet this season.
Average snowfall in Waukegan
That is more snow than 60% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: Lake Villa 2Ne (NOAA USC00114837), elevation 256 m, 19.1 km from Waukegan. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Waukegan
- North Chicago 33.6″/yr
- Gurnee 43.4″/yr
- Zion 36.2″/yr
- Wadsworth 43.4″/yr
- Lake Forest 33.6″/yr
- Libertyville 43.1″/yr
- Grayslake 43.4″/yr
- Mundelein 43.1″/yr
- Vernon Hills 43.1″/yr
- Lake Villa 43.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Waukegan today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Waukegan from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Waukegan get a year?
On average 43.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Lake Villa 2Ne.
What is the snowiest month in Waukegan?
Jan, with an average of 15.7 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.