It's so funny how people in the DC area freak out every time it snows. Anywhere north of here, people would hardly notice, but in DC it's a major news event. The local channels have 24 hour coverage, saying the same thing over and over: "OH MY GOD!! TERRIBLE WHITE FLAKES RAIN DOWN UPON US FROM THE HEAVENS!! TAKE COVER!! STOCK UP ON SUPPLIES OR WE'LL ALL BE KILLED!! By the way, the following schools are closed..."