Chicago Winter Forecast 2024. Here's what noaa says about this year, and la niña. Winter is right around the corner, and in chicago, it may resemble what unfolded last winter in part thanks to the strengthening el niño in the pacific ocean.
While la niña often indicates colder weather through the winter in the chicago area, this year’s weaker pattern could lead to different effects on the temperature. On average, chicago sees about 38 inches of snowfall annually, with january historically the snowiest month.
