I guess it could be worse (compare HFD area to TOL), but man did that suck.
People have to understand the circumstances too. We were all coming off the horrific late 80s early 90s period. My folks relentlessly beating into my head how winters aren't what they used to be. Tremendous jealousy to see and hear about the winters of the 60s and 70s.
Now the anticipation of one of the all timers you have seen so far. NWS, parents, and OCMS all disrobing from NNE to the canal. You wake up to paste and it's pounding. Now at 9a visibility increases and the temp is 33 with shit flakes and drizzle. You think it's temporary..some sort of a crazy lull or dryslot. This can't be happening right? Hours later that gut punch of a feeling...wanting to puke, cry, and put someone through a wall feeling of pure disappointment. I seriously want to vomit as I type this because I would never wish that feeling on anybody. Not even Kevin.