Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   School closings Date:   1/6/2017 12:19:08 PM

Not arguing against your point, but maybe they are afraid of lawsuits, particularly since Alabama has no vehicle inspections.  Worn tires on a slick road are a recipe for disaster.   If I wanted to be gracious, I would think that the half time closing is for parents to arrange for child care in the afternoon.  But sadly, you are probably right that it is all about the Benjamins. 

When I was growing up in NJ, snow was pretty much a normal thing. So we only got snow days when it was really bad or it involved ice.  Back then, you had something called a snow suit which was had heavy lined overalls (but not denim, usually wool) that went with your coat, rubber boots, a hat, a scarf and gloves.  You had so much padding, you couldn't feel the cold. And we went to school like that every day.  (obviously, this was before the advent of gortex, down coats, etc).

When I spent the month of December in Apple Valley MN, around 2004, the snow was piled high, the temps were hovering about -29, and everyone went about their business like it was the middle of summer.