A snowflake had not-yet fallen on Tuesday in anticipation of the predicted blizzard conditions for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning when Governor Rick Snyder activated the state’s Emergency Operations Center and both the State House and State Senate announced there would be no session Wednesday or Thursday.

The storm, which ultimately resulted in approximately one foot of snow, closed a handful of offices in addition to the House and Senate; however, didn’t keep many from working. Governor Snyder, who activated the state’s Emergency Operation Center to ensure the state’s prisons, hospitals and other essential facilities were properly prepared, stayed at the Lansing residence Tuesday night and reportedly began meetings as early as 7AM on Wednesday, while Lt. Governor Brian Calley told friends that he would be in budget meetings to ensure the February 17th goal for budget-release is met.