So when snow started coming in last evening, people hurried home. I was a little concerned myself, but we hadn't had the preceding weather patterns that are the major contributor to our nasty snow problems.
And though the forecast said up to six inches, at my house (back up in the cedar hills) we had only three. And a lighter snow than the heavy wet stuff we usually get. So I was a bit eager to try out the 4WD truck we bought a couple of weeks ago -- all our vehicles are 4WD, but this is the biggest I've ever had. No problem at all going and coming, though our light little 2-door Tracker had trouble getting back up to the hill to the house this afternoon. (I've shoveled the hill now; there should be no problem at all for Kathy and the neighbors.)
I didn't learn to drive until after we'd left Midland, so I have no knowledge of what it's like driving there in winter. No hills, of course, but I remember my mother once being surprised ca 1966 when her VW Beetle broke loose and spun across the intersection by St. John's and Barstow Woods. I guess 4WD would be a help in new snow, before the plows get around. Beyond that just be cautious, I guess, and you might not end up like so many 4WD owners here -- in the ditch.
(Dear readers, you are quite welcome to comment, by the way. It would be nice to hear from Midlanders past and present.)
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