Burning Man 2024 Ends in Chaos as Dust Storm Wreaks Havoc on Exits

Participants faced up to ten-hour delays leaving the festival due to severe weather conditions on the final day.

Visibility was reduced to five feet, causing rolling white-outs and traffic standstills.
The dust storm began on Friday and intensified over the weekend, complicating departures.
Rental car companies are imposing hefty cleaning fees on vehicles returning from the event.
The festival's on-site airport offered an alternative escape for those with private flights.
This year's event saw a drop in ticket sales, a rare occurrence in its history.