Hyde

rear wheel drive cars handle better in snow then FWD.

but with the snow this deep, only proper 4WD w/ low range SUV with proper tires can make it through.  a lot of side street are over a foot deep.  most small SUV do not have the clearance.   i wish i can play with my cayenne or Q7 in these kind of snow...  raise up the air suspension and set the AWD for off road LOL.