Yesterday, my (short) commute was done in 15F with 25mph winds and 4" of blowing and drifting snow. Since my street sees a plow about 2x/year, I have to just roll it -- my aggressive treads still slipped like a ski slalom down the street. The main streets were more clear (except for the 1st big intersection -- WTF, Street Dept?), but that wind, suddenly RIGHT IN MY FACE, just about stopped me! Numerous drifts and poorly plowed areas (in a two-block stretch!), plus one close pass made that leg a real challenge.

Going home was GOOD, until I got to my street; once again, the ski slalom, and another close pass -- this one about 8 inches away! THAT fool couldn't have NOT heard me cuss him out....

The arrival home last night was the first time in MONTHS that I got off the bike in a bad mood.

Riding in those conditions is less than fun, but it's not un-doable; OP's senior 'buddy' would probably not even consider what I did 'riding', since I commute with MTB, but I WILL be doing this as long as I'm able -- my goal is to pedal into my 90's.