My Drive to Work this Morning -- HORRIBLE!!

Well I am hoping you got back home okay. Yes this is the one reason that I do not like the winter weather. Some people do not use common sense and it is so not fair for the other people on the road. Best thing to do to not get stuck is bring a shovel just in case. There is one in my trunk. But my little Honda gets around great in the snow, thank goodness. Like I said it is the other stupid people that I worry about.

Yes, it's quite dangerous to drive in the snow. But I found it even more horrible to drive on ice! For one time I was driving on ice roads and I really couldn't control my car at all. It's just like letting the car take me to whichever direction it wants to go. Be extra careful and good luck on your drive back home.

I realize this situation in certain parts where the snow is pretty bad. I can't imagine how the drive to and fro work or anywhere else must have been. How about public transport? Are there any in your area, or you only need to travel by car? At least the travel won't be as scary as what you have felt.

I don't drive through bad weather much at all but my husband does all the time when on storm duty. This storm was the worst though. He was driving through WV DURING the bad storm. They could hardly see the road but couldn't stop and be stuck, so just pushed along until they got to the hotel the company had for them. I hope you have a good ride home this evening.

I'm feeling your pain, Bethany. I am in the northern VA/DC area and people do not know how to drive in snow or ice here. I am more afraid of other drivers than I am of the snow and ice. They drive too fast, too close, brake too often and suddenly, and even too slow to maintain traction. AAAUGH! Today, even the federal government is closed. Military bases are on code red (liberal leave, only essential and emergency personnel report). And more snow tomorrow. I am with you -- c'mon spring!

hi! 30 inches of snow- are you sure? It is a lot of snow then and I think I have never saw so much in my country. well, I guess the road conditions were really very bad and how did you actually went to work when there is so much snow on the road. Is the temperature also low, because it will make the conditions more horrible to you!

Wow 30"! That is a ton. I would have stayed home for sure. I can't believe all they did was delay opening. Since you posted this a week ago, I hope the snow has been cleared by now :) I would hope not to have to worry about my job letting me go just because I didn't want to drive in highly dangerous conditions. If you think your job is like that, then maybe you need to talk to them in advance of any big winter storm, or take a personal day that day. I wouldn't want to risk my life to get to work, or even risk a small car accident. It's not worth it. I live in MI and they tend to clean the roads fairly quickly. But there have been a few times last year where they hardly cleared the roads. One day i was in my car headed toward work, and it was very slippery I turned around to go home. Then my boss called to say we were closed anyway. Good thing too because there was no way I could drive all that way on the slippery snowy roads.

I love the snow but I'd rather not drive in it if possible. Unfortunately I work out of town and I have to drive in it a lot. I just leave early and take my time. I work 2nd shift so the ride home is never as bad because there is less traffic. The snow is not so bad at all...ice is what scares me. I saw you guys on the news and I have to say I was jealous....30 inches!!?! That is a storm I'd love if I did not have to drive to work in it.

West Virginians drive? No, no snow here. We don't do snow in California!

U be careful going home. They should have called off your work since it's that bad.I use to have to drive in bad weather but am thankful i don't anymore.

jeeze and yet TN freaks at like 6 inches lol

Ouch. Naw I'm in Canada, but here we don't have much snow, in fact, barely any snow this (last?) year. It rains a lot here though, so meh, bad, but not AS bad =/ Good luck with that though.

yes, i used to live in germany a few years ago. went away and came back to germany. its horrible for me to drive in this weather, since i was born and raised in Florida. not much snow there. the best thing to do that i learned is to relax and if something happens make sure you dont panick. be safe out there and just keep a level head while driving and it will all work out.

Try look at the bright side of it. Many people like myself have never had snow just fall outside their door. I have been skiing up around our mountains but never seen it covering places like our house. Would love to one day visit a place where I can see this. But drive very carefully, I have never been in it but I know its dangerous

And more is on your way as the storm I have here in Minnesota will be in your area Tuesday. I personally love the snow. We got 2 feet or so on Christmas day. Today we are geting a bit of snow. Only 5 inches but still great for snow lovers like myself. I don't mind driving etc in the snow as I am used to it and it's no big deal. We'd have to get 4 feet or more of snow to close down the city. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~

I live in WV too but in my area we didn't get nearly as much snow. I'm glad because I'm sort of tied to the university here they closed work for today so things can kind of melt and the roads can work on getting cleared up. I've had to drive to work in pretty nasty conditions several times though that's why I'm glad I live so close to work. I'll end up moving soon though and I don't want too because I know it'll just be a complete mess in the winter time!