Yeah, I was born in the Northeast, but escaped as soon as I could!
Glad you didn't take my post personally, bud.
I've seen 3 foot of snow on top of 1/2" of ice more than once in my time. In the area's I've lived, that wouldn't make the news either, but then again, the people living there have everything they need to address it right handy.
NY has been laid flat with ice storms and lake effect snow left and right. Like I said, I've lived in it.
What you and I had immediately available just isn't available here.
I'm sure you've seen your share of winter storms do a lot more local damage than any one expected as well. This is really no different.
