A blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow on parts of the Midwest, forcing the cancellation of more than 1,600 flights into and out of Chicago and cutting off power to tens of thousands.
In Chicago, the latest blizzard created dangerous whiteout conditions and upended travel plans for thousands of passengers into and out of O’Hare and Midway airports. Schools were asked to stay shut owing to the harsh conditions.
A man makes his way along the Charles River past the Boston skyline following a winter blizzard. A powerful blizzard struck Boston and surrounding New England. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters
Pedestrian and motorists navigate a snow-covered street in Chicago, Illinois. The snow has caused power outages and forced about 2,000 flight cancelations at the city’s airports. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty Images
A man digs out his car along a snow-covered street in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty Images
A woman is reflected in the snow-covered sculpture ‘Cloud Gate’ as she walks through MillenniumPark during blizzard conditions in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph: Jim Young/Reuters
A worker pushes a snow plough to clear a path during blizzard conditions in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph: Jim Young/Reuters
