Snowy Chaos: Flights Grounded Across the Nation

The upper Midwest is facing a winter weather onslaught, causing major disruptions in air travel. Over 1, 000 flights have been called off across the country, with the bulk of these cancellations happening in this region. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is bearing the brunt of the storm, with more than 700 flights canceled and over 500 delayed as of Saturday morning. The heavy snowfall, which started in Chicago, is expected to intensify between 12 p. m. and 8 p. m. on Saturday. The weather forecast predicts a lighter snowfall overnight, with the last of the snow tapering off by noon on Sunday. The potential accumulation ranges from 6 to 10 inches, which could make travel difficult. This storm has already left its mark, bringing snow from Montana to Missouri on Friday. As it moves into the Midwest on Saturday morning, it's affecting the plans of millions trying to return home after the holiday. Winter weather alerts have been issued for millions of people, stretching from North and South Dakota down to Indiana and Michigan. The FAA reports that flights departing from O'Hare are facing an average delay of over five hours due to the snow and ice. This storm is a reminder of how powerful winter weather can be and how it can disrupt our daily lives.