[dp7531]

One thing to keep in mind about the white pavement - it will take longer for snow and ice to melt off of them, which means more equipment/salt/chemicals to clear them. Granted, in warmer climates it probably isn't as much of a concern, but after the mess we've had in Atlanta for the last week it is still a factor.

[gte910h]

We have storms that leave snow for several days once every 17 years or so. I wouldn't worry about it here so much.

[dp7531]

Agreed about the large accumulations. I was more thinking about the smaller ones that leave a thin coating - we seem to get those once or twice a year. With the asphalt, we can just wait until the sun has been up for an hour or two and melted them off.