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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 in ahead of the country's Thanksgiving holiday. 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 have been cancelled and thousands have been delayed as 12in (30cm) of snow is forecast in the north-east. More than 400 flights were cancelled and thousands delayed by a winter storm which brought snow, sleet and rain.
Snow and heavy rain is also expected along a major north-south motorway, further complicating travel plans. 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 travel on Wednesday. More than 46 million Americans are expected to be on the move on Wednesday, mostly by car.
It is expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel since 2007, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), with most people travelling by cars. 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.