Burning Man 2025 got off to a chaotic start as festivalgoers faced miles of traffic followed by powerful winds that swept through the Nevada desert.
On Sunday, August 24, cars lined up for miles along the road leading into Black Rock Desert in Pershing County. A TikTok the following day showed footage from an aircraft that flew over the grounds, showing cars backed up in stand still traffic for hours. You can see cars lined up for miles in the desert.
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♬ Syren - Anyma & Rebūke“The fact it’s in the middle of nowhere and there’s still traffic,” one person commented on the viral video.
Another quipped, “Genuinely confused what there could possibly be traffic for? Can people not park once they arrive or something?? After all these years someone didn’t come up with something to fix this?”
“8+ hrs till gate. And it’s supposed to rain again,” a third stated.
KOLO 8editor Jennifer Devine, a longtime attendee, reported from the scene, describing the conditions as “really hot and a little dusty.”
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The situation worsened late in the afternoon when wind speeds surged to between 45 and 55 mph, drastically reducing visibility. “It’s bad,” Devine said while taking shelter inside her truck. “I can’t see.”
At 5:45 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for the region, warning that the dangerous gusts could last for at least two hours. Festival officials quickly urged attendees on social media to secure tents and personal items.
The weather threat continued the following day, too. “For participants already in Black Rock City, tell your neighbors what’s coming and take care of your camps,” read one of the many updates on X from the Burning Man Traffic account. “If weather conditions worsen, you should expect significant delays on Gate Road and on CR34 from Gerlach to the 8-mile playa entrance, possibly for several hours,” the post also shared.
There are lightning strikes to the west and east of BRC, and the National Weather Service indicates thunderstorms and high winds may be inbound to Black Rock City in the next hour. If weather conditions worsen, you should expect significant delays on Gate Road and on CR34 from…
— Burning Man Traffic (@bmantraffic) August 26, 2025Despite the difficult conditions, officials confirmed that the Black Rock City gate remained open. However, the extreme winds and heavy traffic created significant delays. As of Monday evening, the account notes there's still a six hour wait until the gate.
Burning Man, known for its massive art installations, self-expression, and temporary desert city, draws tens of thousands of participants each year. For many, enduring the harsh conditions of the Black Rock Desert is seen as part of the festival’s ethos.
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