First regarding FCR, yes the new location has lots of pluses, being out of the mountain, along a more major road makes it easier to come and go (trailer or a slab ride home if needed), less isolated, etc. I've tried to explain that to those folks who aren't interested in going back. But they have a stigma, FCR, cold late season, in the mountains, far away (400 miles from CLE by almost any route) and probably won't change. I'm not going to badger them about it.
Second just understand that each individual will make their own decision, they don't need a bunch of ribbing (even good natured) about "why didn't you go, you should have, don't worry about a little rain". If I don't go, the only person I need to give a reason to is myself (and my traveling companion / roommate).