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Snow snarls up US Thanksgiving getaway | Snow snarls up US Thanksgiving getaway |
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Snowy weather along the US east coast has disrupted one of the busiest travel days ahead of the country's Thanksgiving holiday. | |
More than 400 flights were cancelled and thousands delayed by a winter storm which brought snow, sleet and rain. | |
As much as 12in (30cm) of snow was due in the heavily populated north-east, forcing people to change travel plans. | |
More than 46 million Americans are expected to be on the move on Wednesday, mostly by car. | |
That would make it the busiest Thanksgiving travel since 2007, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), with most people travelling by cars. | |
New York City could see as much as four inches of snow, while between six and 12 inches is expected to fall further north. | New York City could see as much as four inches of snow, while between six and 12 inches is expected to fall further north. |
Airlines were suggesting travellers switch to earlier flights, with some dropping change fees. | Airlines were suggesting travellers switch to earlier flights, with some dropping change fees. |
One of the people taking that advice was West Point Cadet Jameson Albers, 21, who switched his New York to Nashville flight. | One of the people taking that advice was West Point Cadet Jameson Albers, 21, who switched his New York to Nashville flight. |
"I bumped my flight to an 11:30 flight to try to get in before the really bad weather hits." | "I bumped my flight to an 11:30 flight to try to get in before the really bad weather hits." |
Snow is also expected in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC. | Snow is also expected in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC. |