Take it from someone who has driven this car thru 4-5 inches of snow, on solid ice, thru blizzards, driving rain, very high winds, poor visibility, and has never had a problem. This car, for what it is, handles and performs much much better than you would expect in the winter... granted you have A/S tires and you know what you're doing.

I've been trained for this. As a member of the SCCA, as many others in this and other organizations will tell you, what we've been taught by our racing and the experiences and techniques we've learned from it, there is no more valuable an asset.

Tip- first, take some high-speed, high-intensity driving classes. They will teach you a lot that will benefit you for the rest of your life, whatever car you drive. Second, get out there an experience it, granted that you have the A/S tires. Drive in snow, ice, blizzards. Just do it safely. Feel the car and feel the road. Know the warning signs. Third, don't be stupid. Don't drive faster than you should. Just because you have the experience, techniques, whatever, doesn't mean you're invincible. The car is what it is. Just know how to handle it, in all conditions.

Also, TURN TCS OFF.

I've found it useless in most low traction situations. Car goes nowhere and gets stuck all the more often with it on. At high speeds, I recommend then turning it back on.

Also, just like you, I usually keep my wing up in these kinds of situations- snow, ice, heavy downfall of any sort. Make sure it's up.

Sand bags are not a bad idea either for deeper snow. I personally don't, but I think if you do it right, it wouldn't hurt.

Also, if you don't really have to drive, I recommend you don't. After all, it is a sports car, not a Jeep or a H1. It's meant to go fast and look good.

And if you have the automatic, god be with you.

Hope that will help you somewhat.