How can you tell a supposedly huge storm isn't as bad as advertised? Here's our photo-illustrated top ten.
Number 10: Reporters have to look for piles of snow to stand in. Number 9: You were looking forward to showing up for work late, but you actually get there early. Continue to keep counting down the top ten ways to tell a supposedly huge storm isn't as bad as advertised. Number 8: You're able to enter and exit the highway without pissing anyone off. Number 7: Drivers in giant SUVs look disappointed. Continue to keep counting down the top ten ways to tell a supposedly huge storm isn't as bad as advertised. Number 6: People are clearing sidewalks with brooms instead of shovels. Number 5: The best snowman you can build barely clears your ankle. Continue to keep counting down the top ten ways to tell a supposedly huge storm isn't as bad as advertised. Number 4: Your wipers still work even though you park outside and you forgot to put them up the night before. Number 3: Forecasters have to work harder than usual to act like they knew all along it wasn't going to be a big deal. Continue to keep counting down the top ten ways to tell a supposedly huge storm isn't as bad as advertised. Number 2: You can actually tell you're in the right lane. Number 1: The look on your kids face when you tell him this isn't a snow day.Send your story tips to the author, Michael Roberts.
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