Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Winter season temperature range estimate for 06/07: -20 f. to 35 f.
Snow estimate: Over 80 inches total since Oct. No total meltoffs, but much of it is ice and pack now.
One-way Kilometers: 5km commute, 3km to 15km for other trips
Bike: Electra three speed
Conditions: Ubiquitous ice, snow drifts and frequent "biscuit dough" snow and castoff ice chunks.
Frame: Steel
Tires: Nokians Freddies' revenz
Part Replacements: Chain, minor screws
parts used: Fenders, chain guards
Preventative: Avoid bringing bicycle in. Leave it frozen.
Preventative monthly: Wipe frame down with oiled rag, re-tighten nuts, clean chain--NO WATER!!!!
Lubricants and cleaners: Medium grease for joints. CLP for frame. M-Pro spray cleaner for rust, followed by CLP.

I can't imagine warming up and hosing the bicycle down. It seems like a great way to rust it up. I try to avoid exposing the bike to any liquid water during winter. I use grease and hand-rubbed CLP to keep the water that does exist from penetrating. CLP is an advanced compound used to protect firearms from rust when used in the field. I love the stuff, and so far other than some specs on my chain there's no rust on the Rat Rod.