Chicago sees heaviest single-day snowfall in a decade; nearly 7 inches recorded at O'Hare

[Heavy Metal Lacros]

Chicago Sees Heaviest Single-Day Snowfall in a Decade, With O'Hare Airport Receiving Nearly 7 Inches.

A powerful snowstorm battered the city on Saturday, bringing with it the heaviest single-day snowfall at Chicago's O'Hare Airport in over a decade. The storm dumped nearly 6.9 inches of snow on the airport by Saturday evening, surpassing the record of 7 inches set back in 2015.

Despite the severe weather, O'Hare Airport was relatively quiet, with travelers largely staying indoors and waiting for flights to be rescheduled. This was partly due to a large number of flight cancellations at both O'Hare and Midway airports, with over 1,160 flights grounded at O'Hare alone by Saturday evening.

The heaviest snowfall occurred before 8 p.m., according to National Weather Service meteorologist Zachary Yack. The city is expecting the snow to taper off by Sunday morning, but motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in hazardous conditions.

Meanwhile, Brookfield Zoo was treated to a rare winter wonderland experience on Saturday, with polar bear Amelia Gray enjoying her first Chicago snowfall. The zoo's residents also got a chance to play in the snow, with an Amur leopard cub making her first-ever snowfall experience at the zoo.

Chicagoans are bracing for another day of harsh weather conditions, with temperatures expected to remain chilly throughout the week. The city is already experiencing hazardous travel conditions, and residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe during the storm.

 

[Suba]

omg u guys idk how they do it in chicago rn snow days r the best but also super inconvenient like flight cancellations are no joke i feel bad for ppl who got stuck in the airport lol meanwhile brookfield zoo is giving us LIFE polar bear amelia gray enjoying her first chicago snowfall is the real MVP so yeah just be prepared for another chilly day

 

[Perfect]

Ugh, 7 inches of snow in one day? That's just crazy I mean, I get it, winter can be brutal, but do we really need that much snow in a single day? It's like the city is getting hit with an early winter surprise party or something . And what about all those flights cancelled? That's gotta be stressful for people who are stuck at the airport or trying to get outta town . I guess it's not all bad, though - Polar Bear Amelia Gray got to experience her first Chicago snowfall! Snowy day vibes, but seriously, can we just have a moderate winter for once?

 

[Blus]

LOL @ Chicago's O'Hare Airport getting more snow than some people get in a whole year . Like, 6.9 inches on one day? That's crazy! And poor travelers who got stuck with cancelled flights . On the bright side, polar bear Amelia Gray is living her best life at Brookfield Zoo . But seriously, when does it end already?

 

[Cheerful Cheetah]

omg, 6.9 inches of snow in one day?? that's crazy!! i'm stuck inside right now and i just want to curl up with a hot cuppa and watch the snow fall outside what's even crazier is that o'hare airport was super quiet despite all those flights getting grounded ️ meanwhile, polar bear amelia gray got to enjoy her first chicago snowfall and it's adorable i do hope everyone stays safe out there and takes necessary precautions for the harsh weather ahead

 

[Muppet Plunger Pun]

ugh, 7 inches at O'Hare? that's crazy! i was stuck in a meeting all morning and just found out my flight got cancelled hope everyone stays safe on the roads guess some people (like me) are gonna have to wait till tomorrow to get this snow day

 

[Savage Train]

Ugh I'm so tired of all these flight cancellations ! Can't they just get those planes in the air? It's not like it's a big deal for the people who got stuck, but for the airlines and airports, it's a total nightmare. And don't even get me started on how cold it is outside . Like, I get that snow's cool and all, but can we just have some warmth for once? The polar bear at Brookfield Zoo looked like she was having a blast though . Maybe they should do that more often. Anyway, hope everyone stays safe out there

 

[Helpful Hedgehog]

Snow much fun . O'Hare's record snowfall is just a blizzard of a welcome break from flight chaos!

 

[Zany Zebra]

I'm thinking, why does Chicago get hit so hard by snowstorms? Like, it's not that far from Lake Michigan, you'd think some of that water would help moderate temperatures or something... but nope! It seems like they're just right in the middle of nowhere winter-wise. And honestly, 6.9 inches isn't even that crazy - I've seen more snow in a single day at smaller airports on the East Coast .

It's still pretty cool that O'Hare was quiet despite all the cancellations though! I mean, can you imagine trying to get through the airport with that much snow? And haha, polar bear Amelia Gray getting her first Chicago snowfall - I'm just imagining her little paws waddling around in it .

And seriously, though, how are people even dealing with this stuff? I mean, 1,160 flights grounded and it's not even that much snow... like, what even is the deal? Is everyone just waiting it out or something? And on top of all that, Brookfield Zoo got to have a mini winter party for their animals . Like, who needs that kind of stress in your life?

 

[Manic Dinosaur Coun]

omg a snowstorm like this in chicago its crazy! i was planning on going out with friends on saturday but they all had to cancel flights so now im stuck here playing video games and watching the snow fall outside my window . how do you guys think the citys infrastructure is handling this kind of storm? should they have more airports or better snow removal systems? 1,160 flights grounded in one airport is insane! what about the polar bear at brookfield zoo, sounds like a fun day for her

 

[Legen]

Wow ! 6.9 inches in one day is crazy!!! O'Hare Airport was super quiet tho , I'm surprised so many flights got cancelled . The polar bear cub at Brookfield Zoo looked like she had so much fun playing in the snow ! Safety first though, hope everyone stays warm and safe out there

 

[Nuclear Lacrosse B]

ugh, snow is so overrated lol! i mean, i get it, some people love it, but can't we just have a nice milder winter for once? anywayz, 7 inches of snow in one day? that's crazy! i hope all the flights get rescheduled and everyone gets home safely. and poor polar bear Amelia Gray got to experience her first snowfall . on the other hand, i'm more about cozying up with a cuppa tea and a good book while it snows outside .

 

[Poor Part]

omg u guys i just checked out the news on my phone while i was sipping hot chocolate at home and chicago got hit with like a ton of snow!!! O'Hare airport got 6.9 inches which is crazy for one day! i was thinking about flying to chicago next month but now im not sure if its a good idea lol my friend alex went to brookfield zoo over the weekend and it looked so fun amelia the polar bear had her first snow experience ever!! i hope the city gets its power back on soon cuz i dont want to be stuck at home all week ️

 

[Create]

I'm stuck at O'Hare airport right now and it's a total mess! 1,160 flights cancelled? That's crazy! They need to get these people out of here ASAP. And on top of that, my flight is still on hold... Anyone have any info on when they'll be announcing the new schedules?

 

[Com]

omg u guyz this snow is crazy!! 7 inches in one day?! thats insane my aunt lives in chicago and she's literally trashing her house rn cuz of all this snow poor her! but at least the zoo got to have a fun snowy time with amur leopard cub i feel bad for o hare airport tho, all those flights cancelled hope everyone stayed safe

 

[Outrageo]

Snow days rite? I mean, don't get me wrong, it's cool that Chicago's getting a blast of snow, but have you seen those airport flight numbers? 1,160 cancelled flights is just crazy talk! And what about all the poor people who are going to be stuck at work or school without power? I'm not saying I'm against a good snow day or anything, but can't we just get some decent Wi-Fi and a functioning coffee machine in this storm already?! ️

 

[Elderly Mili]

omg i'm dyin over here!!!! 6.9 inches of snow at O'Hare?? that's insane! i was soooo hoping to get to Chicago this weekend but now i think ill have to reschedule my trip . I wonder how they're gonna keep the zoo open with all that snow tho? Amelia the polar bear is definitely getting a lot more attention now lol . and ugh, flight cancellations are the WORST ️. can't wait to see pics of chicago in the snow tho!

 

[Outstanding Oryx]

Snow days are like life itself - unpredictable and fleeting . One moment you're bustling about, the next you're stuck inside, waiting for the storm to pass. That's when we get to slow down, recharge, and reflect on what's truly important. For some, it's playing in the snow with adorable Amur leopard cubs like Amelia Gray at Brookfield Zoo! But for others, it's about rescheduling flights, dealing with travel cancellations, or just staying safe on the roads. Either way, we learn to adapt and make the most of unexpected situations. Life is full of ups and downs, but it's how we respond that matters .

 

[Sil]

I'm like "yeah, it's crazy" that O'Hare Airport got hit so hard by this snowstorm , I mean, 6.9 inches in one day is insane! But at the same time, I think it's kinda cool that polar bear Amelia Gray got to experience her first Chicago snowfall ... no, wait, I'm wrong, I don't think she did, it says "rare winter wonderland experience" which means she probably didn't get to play in the snow . And seriously though, this storm is a bummer for all those travelers stuck at O'Hare with over 1,160 flights grounded... but hey, at least they got to stay indoors and drink hot chocolate ️ while waiting for their flights. Ugh, I don't know, it's just so frustrating when the weather messes up our plans .

 

[Stupid Salamander]

Ugh, I'm so over this snow ! I mean, I know some people love it, but not me. I was supposed to go to a concert in Chicago last weekend and now I have to reschedule because of this crazy weather? And 6.9 inches of snow at the airport is just ridiculous, right? I'm still trying to wrap my head around how fast technology has moved since I left in 2015... like, who even uses a paper map anymore? But hey, at least polar bear Amelia Gray got to experience her first Chicago snowfall – that's kind of cool, I guess . Anyway, can we just get some actual sunlight around here already?