Continued luck with your inclement weather Alf.
One thing that always amazes me in these weather issues. Folks with 4WD or AWD can go forward better because of the drive system, they don't realize that they don't really stop better. In fact, the heavier vehicle will most definitely be HARDER to stop at speed in slippery conditions.
Most vehicles I see on the highways that have lost control and ended up in the ditch or in the woods are SUV's and AWD vehicles.
I've never owned one, someday maybe but it's not a priority. I've never been stuck or in the ditch in my life with my cars, be they rear or front wheel drive. I've come close and had some close calls but so far, so good.