I lived through one east-coast winter back in the late 90s and lets just say that I was happy that California didn't have any Decembers like that when I was growing up...
Yeah, California might slide into the ocean one of these days, but at least its a beautiful, sunny 74 degrees much of the year. If 36 years of mostly beautiful weather means losing my life, well, fuck me, I'm a pragmatist. I reject a foot and a half of snow as completely impractical to my own continued existence!
Hope you RPPRs are staying safe and staying warm.
Today seems like a good opportunity to put on your skis and slalom down the streets of Springfield!