Chesterton Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Chesterton get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Chesterton in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Chesterton averages 40.3 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Indiana Dunes Nl (3.1 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (16.0 in). A typical winter brings about 13.1 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Chesterton get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Chesterton 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.
Chesterton snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Chesterton yet this season.
Average snowfall in Chesterton
That is more snow than 56% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Indiana average of 27.3 inches.
Station: Indiana Dunes Nl (NOAA USC00124244), elevation 207 m, 3.1 km from Chesterton. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Chesterton
- Portage 40.3″/yr
- Lake Station 40.3″/yr
- Valparaiso 40.0″/yr
- Michigan City 40.3″/yr
- Hobart 26.6″/yr
- Gary 26.6″/yr
- Merrillville 26.6″/yr
- La Porte 65.2″/yr
- Griffith 26.6″/yr
- East Chicago 26.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Chesterton today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Chesterton from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Chesterton get a year?
On average 40.3 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Indiana Dunes Nl.
What is the snowiest month in Chesterton?
Jan, with an average of 16.0 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.