We have had unusually harsh weather this Winter. If my eavesdropping ears heard right, we have had 16.5 inches of snow in the past two weeks. Our car is snowed in and hasn't moved in over a week. We have a steepish driveway that still hasn't recovered from last week's ice rain. Even our neighbors with SUVs have not moved them or are parking on the street and hiking up. Schools in Portland and Beaverton closed for a full week prior to the normally-scheduled Christmas vacation due to the harsh weather. I have had to drive my patrol car around with chains on.
My secrets to getting around this Winter have been:
1) Not driving (except at work). I have taken the MAX (Portland's light-rail train) to work every day since the storms started. The system has been very reliable, particularly the leg I use between home and my office.
2) If you must drive, and your BMW sedan just isn't cutting it, take a Zipcar all-wheel drive Subaru for a spin. Having a membership with Zipcar prior to the harsh weather allowed us to make some much-needed escapes from downtown (Christmas dinner, for example). If you would like to join Zipcar, I would love to refer you!
3) Good quality footwear. My Danner boots, made to order in Portland, Oregon, have done an awesome job in this weather.
4) Yaktrax. They do for shoes what snow chains do for car tires. They have been invaluable, both at work and at home. Have some ready for the next time this kind of weather strikes!
5) Columbia Sportswear gear. Waterproof and weatherproof. Enough said.
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