From where I sit, the saddle does not look very winterized. Myself I gave up completely on leather saddles, ultimately classifying them as more a hobby than practical products. The last drop was the saddle completely saturated with water that managed to sip in underneath, somehow circumventing the waterproof cover, when the bike needed to stay for a few days outside. It was just a constant struggle up to that point and great relief after I gave up trying. Now I wipe out the saddle with my elbow and off I go.