It was just a dusting of snow, but it snowed nonetheless. You can see that it didn't stick to the road, so it didn't cause any trouble at all. The sub-freezing temperatures weren't a real problem either; the commute is mostly uphill, so I was fine with a base layer, bib-shorts, short-sleeve jersey, arm warmers, leg warmers, and a windbreaker. I also wear a fleece hat that covers the ears, and I have a balaclava that I use mostly as a neck-warmer. Most of the time I like to double layer the knees, that is, I wear a pair of wool knee warmers under the leg warmers. But I thought I'd test it out as a single layer today.
On the way home, it was 27F with a 'Real Feel' of 14F and windy. I wore a heavier layer on top (under the windbreaker) and a pair of Pearl Izumi AmFib tights (no leg warmers). Although it's mostly downhill for the return commute, I found that all the extra layers were unnecessary. I used to keep a log of temperatures and layering so that I could fine my perfect comfort zone. I'll have to dig it up...
Ride safely and happy trails.
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