That does explain some things that we've thought strange. Like all the chains on people's tires last night when there was only a quarter inch of snow. And so many people walking around with umbrellas in the snow. And the number of people using brooms or even just (sometimes modified) dustpans to shovel the snow. Incidentally, I decided to join in the fun after my little snow-tour this morning. I, too, shoveled our walk with using the dustpan. It worked pretty well. :)