Chicago climate: City dodges heavy snow, however flurries nonetheless

Though Chicago averted an all-out snowstorm Tuesday night, a couple of inches of snow should arrive in time for the Wednesday morning commute. The .7 inches of snow that had collected at O’Hare International Airport by midnight Wednesday was a far cry from the six inches of “heavy, wet snow” forecasters had predicted may fall, in line with the National Weather Service. However, as much as three inches should arrive by late Wednesday morning, with the potential for extra within the south suburbs and northwest Indiana. The change in fortune might be attributed to a late, sudden shift within the storm system that was approaching the world, in line with climate service meteorologist Lee Carlaw.

Ferguson dodges David de Gea criticism

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was reluctant to criticise goalkeeper David de Gea following his performance in Sunday's Community Shield triumph.PA PhotosDavid de Gea looks dejected after conceding his second goal of the game at Wembley• United fightback stuns City• Community Shield gallery United mounted an impressive comeback to win 3-2 against their rivals Manchester City, who had taken the lead through a Joleon Lescott header, when De Gea was hesitant, and a long-range strike from Edin Dzeko that caught the Spanish shot-stopper off guard.Asked about Dezko's goal, Ferguson said: "Well it was bending a little bit ... it's difficult to say."The Red Devils rallied in the second half to claim victory as Chris Smalling diverted home and then Nani completed