RSOE EDIS: USA - Snow Storm - 2010.01.08

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2010-01-08 04:16:43 - Snow Storm - USA EDIS CODE: SS-20100108-24468-USA Date & Time: 2010-01-08 04:16:43 [UTC] Area: USA, State of Illinois, , Chicago Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: A severe winter storm, which is expected to drop up to 8-12 inches of snow here, has led to cancellations of over 500 flight from the city. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for northern Illinois and northeast Indiana that would remain in effect until this noon. Snow showers and 8-12 inches of snow accumulation is expected by this morning, with the greatest amount occurring from Chicago into the northern suburbs, the weather service said, adding snow showers would finally taper off to flurries by this afternoon. The Department of Aviation said more than 500 flights have been cancelled from O'Hare International and Midway airports with flight delays of up to two hours being reported. Some airlines also preemptively cancelled flights. More than 150 schools have also been closed. A winter storm warning for heavy snow is issued when six or more inches of snow is predicted. Posted:2010-01-08 04:16:43 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu