East Chicago Snowfall Totals
How much snow did East Chicago get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of East Chicago in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). East Chicago averages 26.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Crown Pt 1N (23.8 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (10.3 in). A typical winter brings about 8.4 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 2.9 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did East Chicago get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of East Chicago 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.
East Chicago snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of East Chicago yet this season.
Average snowfall in East Chicago
That is more snow than 35% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Indiana average of 27.3 inches.
Station: Crown Pt 1N (NOAA USC00121940), elevation 212 m, 23.8 km from East Chicago. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near East Chicago
- Hammond 28.2″/yr
- Highland 26.6″/yr
- Munster 28.2″/yr
- Gary 26.6″/yr
- Griffith 26.6″/yr
- Dyer 28.2″/yr
- Schererville 26.6″/yr
- Lake Station 40.3″/yr
- Merrillville 26.6″/yr
- Hobart 26.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in East Chicago today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of East Chicago from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does East Chicago get a year?
On average 26.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Crown Pt 1N.
What is the snowiest month in East Chicago?
Jan, with an average of 10.3 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.