Interstate 55 during last year's snowy winter in central Illinois/WJEZ file photo

by Todd Wineburner

Several major nationwide airlines are already re-arranging their schedules in anticipation of a major snowstorm that's bearing down on the northeastern U.S. Some predictions say the greater New York city area will receive 20 inches of snow, while other areas could see even more accumulation.

The air travel disruptions are sending shock waves through the entire nation, as major hubs like Chicago, Atlanta, and Denver brace for the changing scenario. Anyone with air travel plans any time this week is advised to check with their carrier to get the latest information on schedules and flight availability.