Here in the south, I really can't say I know what it's like but this winter has been bad. Last week we had about .5 inch of ice and about 5 to 7 inches of snow. Needless to say our city has the resources to clear the snow, much less the ice in a quick manner. I took my fwd for a spin and was giving my family rides to the work and the store with little trouble. With the traction control off you have a much better feel and can keep moving better. My last car was rwd and I would never venture out in the ice with it. I would drive my girl's Altima, but now I have a Fusion. My car has officially earned its stripes in the winter weather, and I look forward to many years of taming ice covered streets! :headspin: