I remember both of those well, the second one was much worse in my area than the first one. I was 7, my mother wouldn't let me go outside during that storm.
It did, it was just that it was timed perfect for the heaviest snow to happen during the game. I just crack up when people call it a blizzard or even blinding blizzard.
Makes sense as everyone leaves at different times to get there but once it's over they all leave at the same time, that's why I wanted to spend an extra night wherever I am or I might end up sleeping in my vehicle.