Snow Day Predictor for Evanston, IL
Thursday night — October 8, 2026
PREDICTION SUMMARY
Evanston, IL Snow Day Likelihood: 0% — Open as Usual
No significant winter weather expected. Schools should operate normally.
OUR PREDICTION
CURRENT SNOW CONDITIONS IN EVANSTON
- 71°F / 21°C
- Temperature
- Clear sky
- Conditions
- 9 mph
- Wind Speed
- 28%
- Humidity
- 65°F / 18°C
- Feels Like
THE #1 SNOW DAY PREDICTOR FOR EVANSTON
Parents and students in Evanston use our Snow Day Predictor to get the most accurate school closing odds. Unlike standard forecasts that show daily totals, our Evanston snow day predictor analyzes the critical morning window — 3 AM to 9 AM — using live snowfall, temperature, wind, and ice data for this specific location.
Current Snow Conditions in Evanston, Illinois
Temperature
Snow probability
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Snow this week
It is currently 21°C (71°F) in Evanston, Illinois with clear sky. The chance of snow in the next 24 hours is 0%, with no significant snowfall forecast over the next 7 days.
7-Day Snow Forecast for Evanston
| Day | High / Low | Snowfall | Precip. Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 8 | 22° / 9°C (72° / 48°F) | — | 2% | Clear sky |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 18° / 10°C (64° / 50°F) | — | 51% | Clear sky |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 26° / 14°C (79° / 57°F) | — | 3% | Clear sky |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 20° / 17°C (68° / 63°F) | — | 8% | Overcast |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 28° / 17°C (82° / 63°F) | — | 13% | Clear sky |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 24° / 15°C (75° / 59°F) | — | 17% | Light drizzle |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 18° / 13°C (64° / 55°F) | — | 19% | Overcast |
🌡️ Detailed Current Snow Condition of Illinois
Comprehensive Snow Forecast for Evanston, IL Guide
Winter in and around Evanston typically brings 20–35 inches of snowfall a season. The area gets Midwest plains winter systems that combine a few inches of snow with sub-zero wind chills, a pairing school administrators weigh more heavily than total depth, and local districts generally watch for 4–6 inches of snow or sub-zero wind chills (-20°F to -30°F) before calling a closure.
Urban districts prioritize clear arterial transit while suburban and rural districts balance open road drifting and freezing overpasses. For context on how severe a Illinois winter storm can get: The Groundhog Day Blizzard of January 31-February 2, 2011, dropped 21.2 inches on Chicago's O'Hare Airport, the third-largest snowstorm on record there, and stranded roughly 700 drivers overnight on Lake Shore Drive. (National Weather Service, Chicago (Romeoville)) Our real-time prediction model tracks snowfall accumulation, wind, and road freeze thresholds to provide updated probability scores for Evanston.
Key Facts About Evanston Snowfall & Closures
- ❄️ Annual Snowfall: 20–35 inches
- ❄️ Governing District: Evanston Area School Districts
- ❄️ Typical Closure Threshold: 4–6 inches of snow or sub-zero wind chills (-20°F to -30°F)
- ❄️ Decision Timeline: Most districts evaluate morning conditions between 5:00 AM and 6:30 AM local time based on 4–6 inches of snow or sub-zero wind chills (-20°f to -30°f).
- ❄️ Regional Storm History: The Groundhog Day Blizzard of January 31-February 2, 2011, dropped 21.2 inches on Chicago's O'Hare Airport, the third-largest snowstorm on record there, and stranded roughly 700 drivers overnight on Lake Shore Drive. (National Weather Service, Chicago (Romeoville))
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Snow Day Predictor was created and is maintained by Muhammad Nabeel Dar, an independent web developer and software professional focused on building reliable web applications and online tools.
With experience in software quality assurance and web development, Muhammad focuses on making Snow Day Predictor fast, easy to use, and helpful for checking snow day and school closure conditions across the United States and Canada.