Powerful Storms Continue To Snarl Post-Thanksgiving Travel

The transcript discusses the impact of severe weather on travel across the US. A major winter storm caused numerous flight cancellations and delays, affecting air travel in the Midwest and northeast. Road travel was also challenging due to adverse weather conditions. Meanwhile, a separate storm in the San Francisco Bay area posed threats with high winds and heavy rain. Previously, storms during Thanksgiving caused significant travel disruptions, including runway incidents and traffic accidents.

What was the primary cause of flight cancellations and delays across the US?

• A major winter storm

• Technical issues with aircraft

• Air traffic control strike

• Pilot shortages

Which regions were most affected by the winter storm impacting air travel?

• Northwest and Southwest

• Midwest and Northeast

• Southeast and Northwest

• Southwest and Southeast

What made driving conditions difficult in some areas during the storm?

• Heavy fog

• Wind, snow, and mixed precipitation

• Landslides

• Flooding

What additional weather conditions were travelers in the San Francisco Bay area facing?

• Tornadoes

• Hailstorms

• Extreme heat

• High winds and heavy rain

What were some of the consequences of the storms during Thanksgiving travel?

• Increased fuel prices

• Hotel shortages

• Planes slipping off runways and traffic accidents

• Railway disruptions