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Originally Posted by fbov
Go with traffic... drive a wet road like you would in the rain and a dry road...
The thing Southerners don't appreciate is the effectiveness of snow plows and salt in regions that get significant snowfall. The 4" snowfall that paralyzes Atlanta is a weekly occurance, so we plow and treat and go about our business.
The one exception is a winter storm or snow squall. Respect the weather forecast! Winter can be dangerous, but rarely without warning.
That said, I've had snows the majority of my 40 Rochester winters, but then, I really enjoy driving in the snow!
HAve fun,
Frank
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Slightly off topic: I remember my first Rochester winter, 04-05, when we had 18" overnight one weekend in January. I headed down to my church job in Henrietta as usual, only to find no one there--the priest had cancelled church because she didn't want anyone trying to drive through the snowstorm. I like driving in the snow too.
OP: My Idahoan father taught me to drive in the snow; just keep your front wheels pointed the direction you want to go. It sounds overly simplistic, but that's really all there is to it. Someone else suggested finding an empty snow-covered parking lot, and this is a good idea. You'll most likely be surprised at how hard it is to get a light FWD car on all-seasons to lose traction. Don't be abrupt with the throttle; lifting off it suddenly will be more likely to break the rear loose in a turn.