IT DOESN'T JUST SNOW IN DENVER!!

February 13, 2007 - The snow and wind forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights Tuesday and there will probably be more Wednesday.

Midway Airport actually had to shut down temporarily Tuesday night. No planes were allowed in or out. Some planes did start landing after 7 p.m., but there are still delays.

More than 900 flights were grounded at O'Hare Tuesday. And even the ones that did take off were between two and three hours late.

Travelers are being reminded to contact their airline prior to departing for the airport to check on the status of flights.

THIS IS WHAT THE WEATHER HAS BEEN TELLING US:

Winter storm warning now in effect
Lake effect snow will continue across northeast
illinois through wednesday morning. An additional
1 to 2 inches of snow is possible across western
will and western dupage counties, to as much as 3
to 5 inches of new snow accumulation across
eastern cook county. Storm total snowfall
accumulations by late Wednesday morning of 8 to 12 inches are
possible.
The lake effect snow bands will produce moderate
to heavy snow over small areas through the night.
Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible
with the heaviest bands.
In addition to the new snow, north winds of 20 to
30 mph will cause significant blowing and
drifting snow.
Travel is discouraged tonight. If you must
travel, leave plenty of extra time to reach your
destination.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts
of snow, sleet, and ice are expected or
occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make
travel very hazardous or impossible. Stay indoors
and avoid travel if possible.

Lake Zurich snowfall level on car being cleaned.

One Little Bluebird

A little bluebird spotted in a feeder in Lemont during the snow storm.

Sent in by Susan from Lemont.