The American Midwest has been hit by huge snowstorms, paralysing transport and communications and stranding thousands of people. Below are of some of the images from the storms.

Ice forms on the windows of O'Hare International airport, Chicago

Blowing snow off the merchandise in a car dealership in Iowa

Snow and ice grounded TWA flights from St. Louis

Shipments of bread only last about two hours In Ohio

Bulldozers work to remove snow in front of the Chicago Theatre

Jim Leonard of Ann Arbor shows off his snowy face

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