article_snippet: Thousands of stranded motorists endured long waits on Thursday lasting nearly 24 hours for some as parts of Kentucky saw up to two feet of snow and frustrated travelers dealt with gas tanks and stomachs close to empty.
article_snippet: Thousands of motorists endured  waits on Thursday lasting nearly 24 hours for some as parts of Kentucky saw up to two feet of snow .
article_snippet: The massive traffic jam stretched for about 26 miles.
article_snippet: The sloppy serving of winter weather kept Virginia State Police busy, fielding 1,155 calls for service statewide over four hours.
highlights_snippet: Virginia State police fielded almost 2,000 calls in four hours for snow-related traffic incidents .
  