While snow is nothing new to Alaskans , this year 's record haul in Anchorage is notable given that the average seasonal snowfall is 74.5 inches . Chicago has had more than 133 inches of snow for the 2011 - 2012 season . This breaks the previous snowfall record for a city , set 57 years ago . The U.S. also saw less snow , with the 4th least snow cover recorded .
Chicago has had more than 133 inches of snow for the 2011 - 2012 season . This breaks the previous snowfall record for a city , set 57 years ago . The U.S. also saw less snow , with the 4th least snow cover recorded .