Thousands of Chicagoans have filed service requests to the city for snow and ice removal on sidewalks, roads and bike lanes after this winter kicked off with the most snow in the area since 1978.

Overnight Chicago-area snowfall created hazardous road conditions and caused delays at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Sunday.

So far, 17.1 inches of snow has been recorded in Chicago as of Dec. 7. During the entire 2024-25 winter season just 17.6 inches of snow fell in the area. It marks the snowiest start to winter since 1978, according to NWS. That year, 24.1 inches of snow had fallen by Dec. 7.

Chicago faces a wintry mix, with rain, snow, and strong winds expected, impacting driving conditions and bringing colder temperatures.

After snowy weekend, Chicago expected to receive up to another four inches of snow on Monday during evening rush hour.

Parts of Illinois will continue to be hit by snow and wind this week, with some expected to get up to four inches of accumulation. Here's the forecast.

Chicago has now seen more than 17 inches of snow this winter season — the quickest accumulation since 1978, according to the National Weather Service.

This season’s early snowfall shoveling might remind some of a relentless winter from almost 50 years ago when Chicago experienced its most snow ever: almost 90 inches of it.