A major winter storm that dumped more than two feet of snow in some parts of the Midwest has finally left and headed up to Canada. While the storm guaranteed a white Christmas for millions of people, it also created large problems for many people traveling to relatives or taking holiday vacations this week.

The storm hit hardest in the Ohio Valley area. More than one foot of snow was reported in southeastern Missouri, northern Kentucky, southern Ohio and southern Indiana.

Records were set for the most snowfall in a day in many communities includng Evansville, Indiana. Peducah, Kentucky received 14 inches of snow which is four inches more than the annual average of 10 inches.

Many areas effected by the storm reported blackouts. Many of them have yet to be repaired so customers remain without power. In addition, strong winds were causing snow drifts as high as five feet in some areas. With more cold weather on the way, the snow will turn to ice and further complicate matters.

Delays are expected for all holiday travellers and even for mail delivery in that part of the country. Officials are telling people to stay off the roads and advise that if they must drive, they do so carefully.