SNOW!?!

[Cave Dweller]

Well this thread has completely destroyed my image of the northern states being so hearty in snow and ice.

We joke down here about how the highways and schools always close at the mere hint of ice, and how everyone raids the grocery stores whenever there is a possibility of a winter storm. Now I don't feel so silly.

[Mike E. P.]

Well this thread has completely destroyed my image of the northern states being so hearty in snow and ice.

We joke down here about how the highways and schools always close at the mere hint of ice, and how everyone raids the grocery stores whenever there is a possibility of a winter storm. Now I don't feel so silly.

Yeah, our grocery stores are full of people, too. But sometimes it does really snow! I have been out with the snowblower every day since Thursday. No work Thursday or Friday. I'm starting to feel like Jack Nicholson in The Shining. Never really minded this weather and work, but I'm starting to really get put off by it. Probably another awful by-product of turning 50!

[tomgallagher]

New York City has been hit with snowstorms this year. Citizens have been advised to avoid travel, but have the schools open. Although I grew up without snow days for school, I believe some of us grow up, and realize the potential dangers. Although I'm not in favor of closing schools over any little things, common sense should be used. It's only been two months, and the new mayor is disliked.

And then they go and close the schools early.