I lived in Maryland from 2001 thru 2007. In 2003 (I think..may have be '04) around this same time of year, we had 22" at my house. I've lived in Alabama all of my life except those years. In 2002, I had my one and only white Christmas. But I had about 100 yards from my front door to the driveway (we rented a little cottage on a farm). I sure was not loving digging my way to the car and then digging the car out. So, I feel for you!!
With that said...I'd take SOME snow over this rain