I would like OP to explain why all the tractor Trailers along exits sit with the engines running? especially in cold weather. Diesel Fuel Gels, it makes starting a Diesel difficult. If its not plugged in with a Block Heater it will be a challenge to get it started, so 8 Degrees over night, yeah I buy it. This isn't the first time this has happened, now add little or no melt to the snow on sidewalks, back streets, Rural roads.
I place the blame on #1. Schools for not at least opening 2 hours late Tuesday, #2 Weather people for their poor forecast (Channel 4 at 7 am was calling for only .5-1" and there was more than that on the ground) #3 The drivers who feel their time is so important and pissed that the Traffic was slow because people where getting stuck on hills. I am not going to blame VDOT only because with the small amount of snow being called for did not warrant a FULL SCALE call out.
Lesson Learned, if a snow is forecast around rush hour, delay 2 hours, Parents plan on having a secondary plan of action for your children and don't rely on the schools to baby sit, Winterize your vehicles, (Leave the Beemers, Mustangs and Chargers at home) And Finally if you see this outside which is not normal. STAY HOME AND LISTEN TO THE RADIO.
Chances are you wont be going anywhere soon.
Attachments: