Originally Posted by
jefferee
Drivers don't tend to reduce their speed in bad conditions nearly as much as they should. When the weather's dicey, I take the bus.
+1. This is a great tip. Proving to yourself you could do the ride isn't nearly as important as getting through the day alive. Just use common sense out there.
Layering is a great tool for cold weather, once you start you'll probably be surprised how warm you get. Gloves are something I also stress, right now i'm using a Neoprene Snowboarding glove, the temp is about 32F minimum.