Snow Storms

I am sitting here drinking my coffee watching the news. They are at local grocery stores interviewing people about shopping before a snow storm. We are due to get 4 - 7 inches over the night so tomorrow morning chances are good schools will be closed and things will move slowly. So why does that put people in a panic they need to stock up the house for the next two weeks? Why does the thought of snow falling make us have a desire for milk, eggs, and bread? I suppose one reason would be you make a big breakfast during a snow storm. Is this true? How many people out there make a big breakfast to use up all these eggs? They just interviewed a guy buying 5 loaves of bread. Really. How many people is he feeding? That's one big breakfast or a lot of grilled cheeses.What do you eat during a snowstorm that is so different than any other day?
I know for us its a reason to party. We get the fire going, open up a bottle of wine, and watch a movie or play some cards. Eggs, milk, and bread just don't go to good with wine and beer but hey each his own.
 So tell me do you run to the store if snow is coming?