Snow had been in the forecast, but it said that north of Atlanta would probably only get a dusting. Sometimes they are wrong. We actually ended up with an inch or two, but the further south and west you go, the more the snow. We are fine here and Bill was in Gainesville for a job today, so had to problem getting home.
Unfortunately, there are a few thousand other people who can't say the same. When the snow came heavier than expected, every business in town sent people home early and the roads can't handle that much all at one time. Add to it the fact that there was considerable snow and ice and driving was slow and dangerous anyway.... Well, chaos and gridlock are the nice words to describe the result. Motels filled up, gas stations ran out of gas, people were stuck on the roads everywhere. Just glad we were not in it!
The worst was the school children in Cobb County. They had early release, but the snow came even earlier than they had thought and by the time they released the children to buses, most of the buses had to be recalled and the children were stuck at school. Parents couldn't get to the schools to get them, because of the total gridlock. I understand there were maybe 400 students who will end up sleeping at schools.
There is nothing like a snowstorm in Atlanta! When it is forecast and they react in advance to close schools, etc., and then nothing happens, everyone laughs and makes fun of them. Then they have an experience like today and everyone is accusing them of not being prepared in advance. I guess it is a no-win situation for the school officials.
On the bright side, it is beautiful outside, with all the snow. Bill and I are both home; we have electricity; we have plenty of food; we plan to enjoy it!
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