Aside from being sick of shoveling, once I get out I have to deal with some steep hills between here and work. Throw in traffic and it becomes impossible. Plus you have to realize we have a million "Me-Too!" types driving these huge SUV's whom are clueless and it becomes irritating. I can drive in snow. Most of them can't.
My couch is warm & comfy....
BTW: Good luck with the new hound. She too reminds me of a younger version of our dog.