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    Mother Nature doesn't care about your travel plans. She doesn't care how long you've been organizing the perfect trip, or how eager you are to go. But that doesn't mean you're always powerless in the face of heavy weather. All is not always lost.

    Click through for solutions to a few common weather-related travel woes.

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    The situation:

    You planned a family road trip up the coast to celebrate the holidays. While an unexpected nor'easter may be a blessing on the ski slopes, a blizzard can making traversing the slippery roads disastrous. Should you cancel the trip and hole up at home until the storm passes?

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    The solution:

    You're already equipped for long stretches on the move. Chances are you've downloaded a few books on tape, bought a handful of car games and packed enough snacks for a road trip. All of that preparation doesn't have to be vain. Check out the trains in your area. Trains sometimes continue to run in inclement weather. By travelling by rail, you'll get all the scenic views of a road trip without the slippery drive.

    But what if there aren't any trains running in your area and you're still set on hitting the road? Make sure your car is in peak condition. Have snow tires installed or tire chains at the ready. Download a smartphone app like Sigalert.com or USA Traffic & Weather that will help you avoid dangerous road conditions, accidents and traffic.

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    The situation:

    Your flights are booked and bags are packed, but a few days before you're supposed to take off, a menacing storm begins barreling toward your destination. The airport has already begun canceling flights in and out of the city. Is your vacation over before it even started?

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    The solution:

    Bus lines often pick up and drop off from airports. While taking the bus will likely take longer than traveling by air, you won't have to worry about flight delays, missed connections or lost luggage. 

    Not keen on the idea of spending twice the amount of time in transit? When you hear about bad weather coming, don't just hope it'll clear up before your departure date. Act quickly and book an earlier flight. It might be costly to change your tickets, but at least you'll have a chance of snagging a timely flight before the storm hits.

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    The situation:

    You have an important business meeting at your company's East Coast headquarters, but you're based in Chicago. The meeting is scheduled for the same day as your flight, but the airport is socked in. Are you in trouble?

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    The solution:

    All may not be lost. From Skype or FaceTime to Google Hangout, various applications allow you to video chat with people around the world. No, it may not be quite the same as being there, but it's certainly better than missing the meeting altogether.