Silk isn't too bad, I use polypropolene or fakefleece liners under a lined, windresistant glove for three layer total.
Thing is if it gets really cold like it does there in the flatlands then comfort is secondary. When I have to ride in the supercold like that yall get there more often (-30 to -40 and below) I only concern myself with avoiding frostbite which I only got the once (Not My Fault! errr not entirely, ..ok entirely). A little chill or pain in the tip is a solid indicator that you're good to go just keep moving & stretching and keep your heartrate strong. Very few arrangements will keep you feeling toasty warm when you add a bikes windchill to -20c through -40c. Any that did would be too warm standing still after exercising, you don't want to sweat.