HowStuffWorks "10 Ways to Survive a Snowstorm": "There's no truer statement than the old adage 'you can't control the weather.' You can't even predict it with complete certainty. As advanced as our meteorological forecasting techniques are these days, weather systems are changeable forces of nature. They can come on quickly, switch direction without notice and build in intensity in a short period of time. Whether you're at home, on foot, in your car or at work, a winter snowstorm can catch you off guard."