So Tuesday night, the forecast called for upwards of 8 inches of snow overnight, which is a lot for Seattle. Emails went out, Costco runs were made, and the Bellevue-based team prepared to work remotely on Wednesday.
Wake up Wednesday morning: No snow. OK, a dusting of snow, but not enough to stick to the roads. Everyone heads in.
I make a fateful choice on my way out the door. Even though the forecast had been revised, and we're to anticipate “a trace to an inch” of snow now from the passing system, I opt to drive the Jeep into work instead of the car. ...