Snow, and What Happens Here

Where we are there is a little bit of snow on the ground.  You can see the ground through the snow.  When we got out to the parking lot of the apartment complex, we discovered it was almost completely filled with cars.

When we got to the office, the parking lot was completely empty!!! 

The Oregonians are just not able to handle snow.  Dear One learned that all the schools are closed.  I was thinking mildly judgmental thoughts, but then thought again and realized that with all the hills in Portland it really is not safe for many people to drive unless chains are a part of a car's accessories.  Every part of Portland seems filled with hills.