The occurrence of snow in the Seattle Tacoma area is extremely variable and usually melts before accumulating to measurable depths. There are winters on record with only a trace of snow but at the other extreme, over 21 inches has fallen in a 24 hour period.
The rabbit's sense of smell is far more developed than that of the human. Moveable folds inside the rabbit's nose assist in the detection of scent. The sense of smell in a rabbit is present at birth, allowing a newborn to find his mother's teat. Rabbits shift their noses up and down when trying to identify a scent; this is called nose blinking..
The allergic symptoms that people get with rabbit allergies are similar to those found in people who are allergic to other pets. They can include sneezing, coughing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion and wheezing. In severe cases, contact with a rabbit can also cause a rash on the face, neck and upper chest. Allergic symptoms can appear within 30 minutes of coming in contact with a rabbit, but they can take longer, too.