Fresh Snowfall Grounds Flights at O’Hare Sunday Morning
Winter weather struck the greater Chicago area on Sunday morning, resulting in significant snowfall and flight disruptions at O’Hare International Airport.
Fresh Snowfall Impacts Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
A winter storm dropped up to 6 inches of fresh snow in some regions. This severe weather prompted a ground stop at O’Hare Airport, halting all incoming flights until approximately 9:15 a.m.
Snowfall Totals Across the Region
The snowfall was not uniform across the area. The highest accumulation was reported in Fairdale, where residents measured 6 inches. Other notable totals included:
- Rockford: 5.7 inches
- Wadsworth: 5 inches
- Batavia: 4.1 inches
- O’Hare: 4 inches
- Midway: 3.6 inches
Flight Delays and Accidents
As of 9 a.m., O’Hare reported 146 flight delays, with an average wait time of 77 minutes. The snow created hazardous conditions on roadways, leading to a collision near Terminal 2, where a sport-utility vehicle lost a door.
Weather Advisory Extended
A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for several counties, including:
- Cook
- DuPage
- Kane
- McHenry
- Kendall
- Lake
- Will
- Grundy (Illinois)
- Lake County (Indiana)
- Porter County (Indiana)
Initially set to expire at 9 a.m., the advisory has since been extended until 11 a.m.
Expected Weather Conditions
Snowfall is expected to taper off; however, lake-effect snow showers may occur later in the day. As temperatures drop into the teens, residents should prepare for a cold, cloudy evening.
