I did an experiment a couple of years ago, got rid of my vehicle and lived car-free for over 3 years and it became a hassle filled with inconvenience... I prefer to have a vehicle and live car-light. The weather has nothing to do with it as I've been an all year round commuter for the past 13 years. The problem with living without a car is that it puts serious limitations on your ability to go visit places, it can also limits your opportunities for employment. I am also a recreational ride who likes to go mountain biking and riding gravel on the weekends and I need a vehicle so I can get to those places which I enjoy riding.... There are also days when I come home from long hard day of work and I just don't feel like getting back on my bicycle ( after I just finished my bike commute from work), just to go to a store to get something.