I had a bit more than you in snow, I saw your total earlier. I had measured 8.25" but went with 8 in the end along with 3" of sleet for an estimated 11". I definitely had more than the 1.5" and I thick you did too :-). I will say that the plow came by about an hour ago and the removal of that left over snow was some of the hardest I have ever had to deal with. I am on the second half of my life as well.