Quote Originally Posted by blackhillsbiker View Post
Blowing snow and ice. I felt very extreme. I was glad I had the snow tires. It really wasn't too bad. I need to find an alternative to the down jacket, though. It is good in the morning, but I overheat on the way home.

Deb
Maybe you can use a down vest instead.

There are a few down jackets that have pit zips (cloudveil down patrol is one), so you can open them to vent.