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Originally Posted by 1075guy
As a Canadian it amuses me every year when some Middle-US state gets 'hammered' by <2" of snow and brings the whole state to a grinding halt.
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As an Ohioan, I thought the same thing when a friend in VA told me the entire city shut down over an inch of snow one year.
You have to realize, though, that they don't get snow every year like we do. Their drivers aren't used to dealing with slick roads, either due to inexperience or vehicles incapable of handling the snow. They also have a
lot less funding going towards road salt/sand/de-icing, and some cities may not even own snow plows.
That being said, I still chuckle when I see a state go crazy over 2". We get more than that in most snowfalls each day.
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Originally Posted by DMike
As a lifelong North East resident I enjoy the snow and look forward to it, however just because you live where it's cold doesn't mean you love snow or are equiped to deal with it. We also have kids involved and I won't be the person to ask anyone to take any unnecesary risks.
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There's a saying that goes something along the lines of driving safety just doesn't include yourself. I have a mild headache, so I can't remember. Basically, you're not the only one driving out there. Yes, you may be well equipped with your '99 XJ with snow tires, but that guy driving an Escalade on bald tires poses a risk not just to himself, but you too. There have been quite a few significant multi-vehicle accidents in multiple states within the last month, and they were with WAY less than 2-feet of snow.
If I were calling the shots (or even have an influence), I would suggest not trying to meet. Better to add extra work during Thursday at regional than to have a student injured, or worse. There's a reason why after school activities were cancelled. In the real world, unfair delays and setbacks happen all the time. You should probably just learn to deal with it now. Some risks just shouldn't be taken.