It wasn't the 1-3" of snow that was causing the problems....it was the ICE underneath around here and the fact that businesses, schools, etc. all cut people loose at the same time. I don't know anyone that can drive on ice in hilly areas unless they have chains.
On thick hard ice chains won't do you any good anyway. They can be great in snow but on snow and ice like you got they still aren't a lot of help.
