US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect 2

Snow squall warnings were issued Wednesday morning, January 14 across parts of the Chicago area, bringing brief but intense snowfall, whiteout conditions, and strong winds that created hazardous travel conditions. The fast-moving squalls led to slick roads, reduced visibility, and flight disruptions at O’Hare Airport, where departures were temporarily grounded and delays averaged nearly an hour. Some areas reported up to two inches of snow in under two hours, while lake-effect snow is expected to continue affecting parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday

STORM JOHANNES SWEDEN

STORM JOHANNES SWEDEN

Snowy, windy and cancelled departures at the train station in Åre as the storm Johannes moves in over northern Sweden on saturday, in Åre, Sweden on december 27, 2025.Photo: Pontus Lundahl / TT / Code 10050

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Christmas Holiday Travel Departures - Paris

Illustration - Christmas holiday departures at Gare de Lyon station, Paris, France, on 20 December 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing the crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon train station, looking at and waiting in front of a board displaying train schedules and locations during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing passengers walking on the platform next to an SNCF TGV INOUI or OUIGO train during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing railway security officers amidst a crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing passengers walking on the platform next to an SNCF TGV INOUI or OUIGO train during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing the crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon train station, looking at and waiting in front of a board displaying train schedules and locations during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing the crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon train station during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing the crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon train station during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing Ouigo high-speed trains (TGV) on the station platform during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing the crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon train station, looking at and waiting in front of a board displaying train schedules and locations during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing railway security officers amidst a crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing passengers walking on the platform next to an SNCF TGV INOUI or OUIGO train during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing the crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon train station, looking at and waiting in front of a board displaying train schedules and locations during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing passengers walking on the platform next to an SNCF TGV Inoui train during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing Ouigo high-speed trains (TGV) on the station platform during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing Inoui high-speed trains (TGV) on the station platform during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing the crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon train station, looking at and waiting in front of a board displaying train schedules and locations during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing the crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon train station during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing Ouigo high-speed trains (TGV) on the station platform during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing passengers walking on the platform next to an SNCF TGV INOUI or OUIGO train during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing railway security officers amidst a crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing passengers walking on the platform next to an SNCF TGV OUIGO train during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing railway security officers amidst a crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing passengers walking on the platform next to an SNCF TGV Inoui train during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing passengers walking on the platform next to an SNCF TGV INOUI or OUIGO train during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing an SNCF employee wearing a red vest with "at your service" written on it, helping a passenger board their train during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing the crowd of travelers in Hall 2 of the Gare de Lyon train station during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

Illustration of the Gare de Lyon during the Christmas holiday departures - Paris AJ

This photo is an illustration showing an SNCF employee wearing a red vest with "at your service" written on it, helping a passenger board their train during the Minister of Transport's visit, coinciding with the start of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the purpose was to review the security measures deployed during peak travel periods. This visit is part of the implementation of a measure stemming from the Tabarot Law, aimed at strengthening everyday security on public transport. At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, France, on December 18, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM