Tom,

You're exactly right about the road comissions etc. Down here very few people own a set of tire chains (mostly hunters.) When I was up there, I would imagine, few people need them because the roads I saw were clearred of snow & ice. My imagination though is based on a 2 week stay, in town, working mostly, and eating out. Hardly a vacation and having time to be getting to know the country.

What impressed me most, about vehicles, when I was there, was the number of people who drove 4 wheel drive pick-ups with snow plows on the front.

I can understand why a 2 inch snow is normal for a day. The 'Lake Effect' snow caused by the moisture freeezing is a big reason for that.

elad