How do Washingtonians typically react to snow?
Compared with other parts of the country, Washingtonians probably elevate their anxiety and fear factor above what you might see in Cleveland or Pennsylvania or Michigan. With Washingtonians, you have a group of folks with a number of high demands placed on them. Children aren’t going to be able to go to school. Certain work-related things can be shut down. Stores might close early. Q: How does a person’s mood change when they are stuck inside for two days versus being stuck inside for four or more days? A: For two days, people feel like they can cope. You have the TV. You can entertain yourself with books. But when it becomes longer than that, you can’t get outside and actually see sunlight and have your body naturally reset. You start to feel confined and that you are lacking a certain level of control. Q: How big is the influence of the sun on people and their mood during the winter and a snow storm? A: The sun is a huge influence on people’s moods. The sun is something that natural
