We really don't average that much snow in Dec...Metro stations around 4.5" or so, and big storms are uncommon. We've been spoiled lately to think otherwise.
I remember having those same fears on a few occasions in the 90's and earlier 2000's, and things righted themselves and worked out ok...Lets hope it happens that way again.
Did have 13 days with measurable rain however and 8 days with 0.25" or greater which is pretty good for July. Of course it varied across our region...but like you said it won't be remembered as wet and terrible.