Snowstorms in the US Midwest, 1,800 flights canceled, Illinois left without power

Heavy snowstorms in the US, more than 1,800 flights canceled across the country. A brutal winter storm hit the Midwest on January 12, bringing blizzards and freezing temperatures. Nearly 100,000 customers in Northern Illinois were without power due to frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall in the Chicago area. Blizzard warnings were issued in several states, including Idaho, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. Snowfall could exceed 12 inches in parts of Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. Another storm is expected to develop immediately behind this storm, with the potential for record cold blasts and cold weather warnings. Strong winds and snowstorms, along with the threat of flooding and tornadoes, have led to more than 1,800 flight cancellations across the country, with more on the way. #chicago #usa #snow #snowstorm #blizzard #wind #midwest #earthquake #newyork #illinois #storm #weather #michigan #winter The channel lists natural disasters such as: 1)