Zion Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Zion get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Zion in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Zion averages 36.2 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Kenosha (12.8 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (11.3 in). A typical winter brings about 12.1 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Zion get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Zion 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.
Zion snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Zion yet this season.
Average snowfall in Zion
That is more snow than 50% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: Kenosha (NOAA USC00474174), elevation 183 m, 12.8 km from Zion. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Zion
- Wadsworth 43.4″/yr
- Waukegan 43.4″/yr
- Gurnee 43.4″/yr
- North Chicago 33.6″/yr
- Lake Villa 43.4″/yr
- Grayslake 43.4″/yr
- Libertyville 43.1″/yr
- Lake Forest 33.6″/yr
- Antioch 43.4″/yr
- Round Lake 43.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Zion today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Zion from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Zion get a year?
On average 36.2 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Kenosha.
What is the snowiest month in Zion?
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.