Originally Posted by
StephenH
Putting pressure on your hands can make your hands go numb, but can also let your hands get colder (even if they don't go numb)- so if you have anyway to take some pressure off your hands, that might help.
Word. A death-grip on the handlebars (which I tend to do on slippery roads) doesn't help either.
Wiggle your fingers around a bit, and loosen your grip if no hazards are imminent.