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February 26-27, 2020: Light to Moderate Snow Event and Lakeshore Flooding

Weather.gov > Chicago, IL > February 26-27, 2020: Light to Moderate Snow Event and Lakeshore Flooding

 

Fast Facts

  • The official snowfall for Chicago was 1.7" observed at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
  • Other snowfall amounts include 1.4" at the NWS Chicago in Romeoville and 2.7" observed 3 miles southwest of Chicago Midway International Airport.

Snow/Ice Totals

 

Snowfall Map
Snowfall Totals

 

 

Text Listing of Snowfall Reports from Volunteer Observers

 

 

Additional

Photos

South Shore Area of Chicago - courtesy of Chicago OEMC Photo Photo
South Shore, Chicago, Courtesy of OEMC Whiting, IN, Courtesy of Jerry Smith Whiting, IN, Courtesy of Jerry Smith

 

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