Video of runway takeoff from Paine Field in Everett, Washington with rotation and departure of the new Boeing 747-8, which is 18 feet longer than the largest Boeing 747.

The Boeing 747-8 is a widebody commercial airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Officially announced in 2005, the 747-8 is the latest evolutionary version of the Boeing 747, with lengthened fuselage (18 feet larger than the 747-400), redesigned wings and improved efficiency. As of 2009, the first 747-8 freighter is due to be delivered in 4th quarter 2010, with the passenger model scheduled for 2011. As of January 8, 2010, a total of 108 Boeing 747-8s were on order; 76 of the freighter version and 32 of the passenger version.

As of January 2010, Boeing has 108 orders: 76 for the freighter (747-8F) and 32 for the Intercontinental passenger (747-8I) version.

The very first Boeing 747 tookoff on February 9, 1969. The jumbo jet was christened the City of Everett.

What does the ‘I’ stand for in 747-8I?
Intercontinental.

A WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued at 3:53 AM for late Monday through early Wednesday with up to 12 inches of snow expected to accumulate over the area, according to the National Weather Service.

The warning takes effect at 9 p.m. Monday and will continue until 4 a.m. Wednesday. The heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Blowing and drifting snow with near blizzard conditions in open areas can be expected Tuesday night. Both road traffic and air traffic are expected to encounter severe difficulties with delays and cancellations likely.

How much snow for Chicago and Chicagoland?
Snow depth of 6-12 inches is forecast with the heaviest snowfall generally near Lake Michigan. Some local spots throughout Chicagoland may experience heavier accumulations.

The heaviest snow is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Sampling of cities included: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Joliet, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Waukegan, Wheaton, Woodstock

One-quarter inch of new snow fell from Friday about 2 p.m. through 11 p.m. in Arlington Heights. The new snow that fell overnight Monday to Tuesday was light and a little crusty. Current snow cover in Arlington Heights is 2.25 inches.

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The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for several counties in northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana that is scheduled to remain in effect through tonight. The air quality alerts have been issued for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Grundy, Kendall, and Will counties in Illinois; and Lake and Porter counties in Indiana.

The air in northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana is deemed ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’ The general public is not likely to be affected. The cause of the air quality is weather conditions that trap pollutant particles in the region.

The AIRNow website is available every day in the left column of Arlingtoncards.com/weather

SOURCE:
airnow.gov

A total of 2.5 inches of new snow fell from Monday 11:00 p.m. through Tuesday at 12 noon in Arlington Heights. The new snow that fell overnight Monday to Tuesday was light and fluffy/dry. The snow that fell after 8:00 a.m. Tuesday was wet and good packing snow. Snow cover at 12 noon Tuesday was 2.5 inches. Some sunshine came through clouds and melted snow significantly in some sun-exposed ground areas. Snow cover has melted and settled to just over 2 inches.

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A total of 1.25 inches of new snow fell from Monday 11:00 p.m. through Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. in Arlington Heights. The new snow that fell overnight Monday to Tuesday was light and fluffy/dry. Snow cover at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday was 1.25 inches.

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