Well, I can see the point in the question. If it's raining where you are, you might be one of those people who prefer to answer brightly and positively "Yes, it's raining here!" rather than the rather negative and depressing "No, it's not snowing here" on the snowing thread. Diversity is key.
I agree though that the question may have generated unnecessary tension. The dreadful dilemma - dammit another what's the weather like where you are, which one do I answer on?