I think that was in/around Seattle during the bit of snow the week of Jan 15th. Parts of the area can be very hilly, and there sure isn't much snow or ice to teach people in the northwest. That first driver was insane! Looked like a full panic, on the gas, and in a four wheel drive SUV for their first time so they thought they were invincible in snow.

Rode with a friend once to the hill (Mt Hood). On the way home, after spinning out in the middle of the road (luckily no other cars), she says "What happened? We're in a four wheel drive truck! I don't understand!". I asked if I could walk home from there...
Jason