300 Flights Canceled At Chicago Airports Due To Winter Storm

Chicago IL

17 February, 2022

8:49 AM

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CHICAGO — With heavy rain turning to snow, hundreds of flights at O'Hare and Midway airports have been canceled. As of 7:30 a.m. Thursday, 191 flights were canceled at O'Hare and 131 at Midway. Winter storm warnings were issued Wednesday for parts of the Chicago area, with wintry weather expected Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. RELATED: 7 Inches Of Snow, 40 MPH Winds: Winter Storm Warnings For IL Snow and ice are predicted to continue until Thursday night, with a total of 3-6 inches expected in Chicago. Wednesday's wet weather led to a lakeshore flood advisory for Northern Cook, Lake and Central Cook counties until midnight Thursday. Flooding is likely on property along the lakeshore, including parts of the Chicago bike path, and flooding of some low-lying roads is possible. Freezing spray could also lead to ice accumulation on surfaces near the lake. The southern portions of the Chicago area are expected to receive higher snow totals. Latest cancellations and delays at O'Hare and Midway