Y4L, Eastview mall is the best mall in the area but I know what you mean with the traffic issue there. Forget about going to Greece Ridge (too much violence), Medley Mall (haha) or Marketplace (Its not too bad)
What I like that is in that mall is a huge collectors paradise store and that New York City tour store near the Carousal. But I try and stay away from Eastview as much as I can.
I believe tonight our area will get 6 inches, even worse near where I live. I live in the village but I still get tons of snow.
I am glad I do not go back to college until January 21st and I go three days a week now.
I am getting the itch back into baseball season and spring time so I can play baseball again.