Snowstorm cancels flights

CHICAGO (AP) — Aviation officials say Illinois’ first snowstorm of the season has canceled 50 flights so far at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

They add that low visibility Sunday afternoon is causing flight delays of up to an hour

Weather service officials say the storm could dump up to 8 inches of snow in some northern counties.

A winter storm warning covering all of north-central Illinois is in effect through midday today.

Central Illinois may see around 5 inches of snow.

Officials warn the storm could make travel hazardous for those returning home from the holidays.

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