Winter storms hit many parts of US and strand air, road and rail travelers alike

Winter storms at both ends of the country dumped snow and snarled air and land travel, killing at least 10 people, blocking major highways and even stranding 400 train passengers in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

Nearly 7.5 inches (19 centimeters) of snow was reported at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport before the front moved out of the area Friday. About 500 flights were canceled at O'Hare, which canceled 600 flights Thursday and housed hundreds of stranded travelers who spent the night awaiting planes from other cities also affected by the storm.

At least 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow was reported in Springfield by Friday morning, said …