My commute lately has sucked. I used to embrace the adventure of riding to work in snow and ice. Now its just a chore.
You have to suit up for a commute in this cold. I am a big fan of wearing a warm hat and a neck gaiter instead of a balaclava. Actually riding in through the park is kinda fun. Its just the road parts that suck, you know with all the slush and then frozen bumps of snow.
I'm always amazed at how you get up every morning no matter how cold, wet or snowy to ride your bike to work, it's awesome!!