I know what you mean. I used to live in upstate NY in Plattsburg. It is up next to the Canadian and Vermont borders. I also lived in Colorado and Germany so I am not a strander to heavy snow. I think it is funny here in middle georgia. They can predict snow flurries, and the local news will show all the stores being bought out of bread, milk, and other staples. People make a mad dash to stock up. LOL