More than 1,400 flights have been canceled at Chicago airports as of Saturday night, as a winter storm is expected to bring up to 10 inches of snow to the area. 

As of Saturday night, about 1,232 flights were canceled at O’Hare International Airport, and 246 flights were canceled at Midway International Airport.

Both United and American Airlines say they have issued travel waivers and travel notices for passengers impacted by the storm in Chicago. This will allow their passengers flexibility to change affected flights without fees or paying fare differences. 

A winter storm warning took effect overnight Saturday and continues through 6 a.m. on Sunday for all of the Chicago area and northwest Indiana. The snowfall will be heaviest on Saturday afternoon, with snowfall possibly reaching around 1 to 2 inches per hour from noon until 6 p.m.        

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On the ground in Chicago, the Department of Streets and Sanitation deployed more than 220 salt spreaders overnight in response to a winter weather system. 

Check back for updates. 

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