Having lived in pretty snowy places before (and a kind of snowy place now), the portrayal here isn’t bad. Things don’t shut down completely during snow events, but they don’t run like nothing is happening either. Typically people will stock up on food and stuff a couple days before a forecasted storm to try to avoid having to go out during the snow. This also helps the plows do their job because there are fewer other people getting in their way so roads and parking lots return to normal more quickly.

Also, we used to keep a couple days worth of non-perishable food in the pantry at any given time in case of extended periods of being snowed in or without power. This is also a reason many people preferred gas stoves as opposed to electric, since you could light the stove with matches and still cook things even if the power is out.

We have yet to meet the third gal from the OP/ED. So, I wonder if she is going to show up soon.