Getting to work in the snow: "I did it, so can you!" How true is this?

As a lot of you probably know, here in Jersey, we’re getting a lot of snow at the moment. I called my boss to let him know that I wasn’t driving anywhere today. His response was, “well, you know what I have to tell you… I live in Pennsylvania and I got in today…”

Now, because of the nature of my job, I am able to have one of our drivers come to my house and take me to the office, which is why I called my boss; I wanted him to send a driver to get me. I was never calling out.

But, should that “I got here and I’m further away, so you have no excuse!” type thing hold up? Should that be a valid excuse? I definitely see his point… he lives in the mountains and I live in a suburb, but should I be held responsible because he’s willing to risk his life and vehicle to come to work, and I value my safety more than a day’s pay?