Oh, pretty reflectiveness. Yeah, 6-8 inches is when it begins to get tough, even when it's fluffy. I had to plow through 4 or 5 of heavier snow with a crusty top last week. Not fun. The good news is that you don't need to dress up too much to keep warm.

I haven't cycled to work in 3 workdays now. My unplowed MUP was too hairy. This morning, I walked on about a mile of it, and I think it's sufficiently packed down to give it a try tomorrow. The only thing I hate about winter is the unplowed MUP.