Thursday 3 February 2011

Big dig-out follows widespread winter storm

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Big dig-out follows widespread winter storm 

Cities and towns across the United States started to dig out on Thursday from a winter storm that stretched for thousands of miles, with many areas still grappling with treacherous travel conditions. Skip related content

Airlines face a huge job untangling schedules and getting travellers on their way after more than 10,000 flights were cancelled over two days.

Retailers will shed light on the impact of recent stormy weather on their initial spring sales when they report figures for January.

Plummeting temperatures in the central United States complicated recovery efforts on Thursday, touching everything from the winter wheat crop to rail transportation to preparations for the NFL's Super Bowl on Sunday in Dallas.

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