Snow storm killed the traffic by Milota Sidorova

All white in Chicago. And while most of the world is looking forward for white Christmas in rather romantic mood, for people in Chicago and North Eastern region of the US it is rather a white nightmare. A major snow storm followed by low temperatures literally cut parts of eastern Iowa, southeastern Wisconsim, northwestern Illinois and northern Michigan from the rest of the world. Blizzards, wind chills and heavy snow layers created problems down on the ground, but also up. More than 1,375 flights had to be cancelled at O'Hare International Airport and more than 300 were canceled at Midway International Airport, says an official report. The national Weather forecast servic! es released blizzard and snow storm warnings also for Monday, expecting between 8 and 16 inches of new snow. One surely imagine how the weather literally stabbed the transport – around four deadly car accidents, major traffic jams and lines of cars unable to even turn on the engine due low temperatures. Ice cold air influenced engines, heating systems and batteries. Some of national highways remained closed for the day or held the warning of reduced visibility. That was the case of interstate 90 road to Exit 410 in South Dakota and many others in Minnesota, Iowa and Michigan. According to the news, there were more than 850 calls in twelve hours on Sunday – roadside assistance crews have been in emergency. Most of the roads remain snow-compacted, icy and very often reduced into a single line so people are advised to check for alternative forms of transport or better not to travel at all.

related story (sgx18749): http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_winter_storm_midwest;_ylt=AjHd...

by Milota Sidorova for Cantell TV (http://cantell.tv)

Cantell TV is the fastest growing provider of digital broadcasting coupled with telecommunications, allowing people to easily control, view, upload and share digital content through proprietary interface coupled with free phone calls. Cantell TV is committed to delivering infinite choices to your world of entertainment at the tip of your fingers.