US EditionBurning Man Travelers Stalled for Hours as Storm Moves Through Black Rock Desert
Severe wind gusts up to 50 mph forced gate closures and caused destruction of art installations, leading to travel delays and safety advisories during the festival weekend.
- Gates to the Burning Man festival reopened on Monday after being closed due to inclement weather, allowing festival-goers from Reno to travel to Black Rock City with bus services scheduled from Reno and San Francisco.
- The Black Rock City Airport remains closed but is anticipated to reopen by midday, as unstable weather conditions are expected to continue for two more days.
- Festival organizers advised attendees to monitor BMIR 94.5 FM and the BRC Dashboard for updates, stating that wait times from County Route 34 are likely to be between 6 to 8 hours due to variable weather.
- On Saturday, severe winds and a dust storm led to the closure of entry gates and caused significant disruptions, with injuries reported and many camps damaged, according to attendees and festival organizers.
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