The entire economy can’t just shut down because of some snow. Realisitically the most dangerous part about that weather is the driving, if we just built public transit, their commute wouldn’t even be that different from a sunny day. If you dress for the weather you’ll be fine.

Yes it can.

Is this a technical argument like, “It absolutely can shut down. It shouldn’t, but it can.”

Or are you arguing that it should shut down for a day? If so, do mean for holidays or more like a general strike? In either case, would there be exceptions?

The economy will survive if businesses aren’t open for a day or two in places the weather is angry