Blizzard knocks out power

Weatherman's call for snow, wind spot on

City crews have begun clearing streets in Aurora, though piles of wet, heavy snow remain in the center of some streets, making travel difficult.
City crews have begun clearing streets in Aurora, though piles of wet, heavy snow remain in the center of some streets, making travel difficult.

A forecast for snow and heavy winds hit the region as predicted overnight Wednesday, blanketing the area with a layer of snow and ice that knocked out power in several communities.

Much of Hamilton County was without power when residents woke up Wednesday morning. A small portion of town around Memorial Hospital had power by mid-morning, with lights coming on in some areas of Aurora just after noon…