awesome ! ) and freaking cold ! Luckily we had a few gentlemen with us ( Holger , I love you for offering your jacket * hug*).We waited another twenty minutes until the worst had passed and then cruised on the remaining ... what the heck ?

Answer the following question: What feasible event or situation led to them having to delay continuing on for some time ?
They waited for some time due to cold weather from snow or rain .