The “forecast” for Nashville is calling for 2-4 inches of snow to arrive overnight and into tomorrow morning. I grew up in snow, walked to class in snow, learned how to drive in it when I was fifteen, and have made countless snowmen, but I am not prepared for tomorrow in the very least. People in the f-ing South do not have the same “snow-how” as I, and make a mockery of winter weather.
First of all, I highly doubt the city will see much more than an inch of snow, if anything at all. Despite the lack of accumulation, people are going to freak out. And, they already have. There have been reports of people flocking to the grocery store to stock up for the snow storm. Rushing to buy bread and milk and bottled water as they prepare to brave the storm from indoors. Just how long do these people plan to be inside? Even if Nashville received 4 inches of snow, are you going to stay inside all week? Wait, don’t answer that. I once worked with a woman who stayed in her house all weekend for half an inch of snow or “wintery mix.”
Second, I am perfectly capable of driving in it. Bring on a foot of snow and as long as my car doesn’t get stuck, let’s go to the mall, I’m not scared. Everyone else in this town however, missed the severe road conditions day in Drivers’ Ed. Not that the roads will be severe, but people in Nashville can’t drive in sleet, can’t drive in snow, and can’t even drive in rain. This means, I will have to drive to work while everyone around me is flipping their vehicles, sliding into ditches, and spinning out of control (and hopefully not at my car). Driving in bad weather (or slightly poor weather) is a life skill. What if your job transfers you to North Dakota or your child has to visit the Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis? Are you just shit out of luck? Sorry Jimmy, you can’t get your dialysis today because we just can’t leave the house.
Keep an eye on the weather. Complete and utter irrational hysteria is on the horizon. The nuclear winter is upon us. It’s every man for himself.
