We had a a light snow on 12/12 10 weekend. I wasn't prepared. Had to clear rear window with a micro fiber cloth from my trunk(in addition to me defrosters). About 1/2 inch in my case. I drive the 535xi w/19" RFT's. I was nervous as HELL when I first started out. Only had the car about 6 weeks & no snow tires. Tried braking on the street when I first started out & the car slid a little (Oh damn). I still had to get on a highway to get home. Got on the Cross Island NB & only the middle lane was clear. 3-4 cars following a SLOW one, I went around to the left lane & never looked back. I made it ok, my confidence with the car increased as I drove. Staying to the middle lane at a "safe" speed, even passing others on the left when they were going to slow for what I knew I could do. About 19 miles in total with about 5-6 with the snow condition. All & all I was happy to make it to the garage safely!
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