pA winter snowstorm dumped more than seven inches on parts of Chicago on February 9, forcing the cancellation of more than 900 flightsa at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, sparking school closuresa, and causing disruption to traffic and public transport.ppIn the city’s Fulton River District, a snow devil formed. The moment was captured by Amber Connor.ppThe National Weather Service saida that by 12pm, 7.3 inches of snow was recorded at O’Hare Airport, and 6.7 inches at the National Weather Service station in Chicago.ppNine inches of snow was reported in Belvedere, Boone County, north-west of Chicago, the National Weather Service saida. Heavy snowfall was expected to continue into the late afternoon before easing off in the evening.