While I don't have to deal with snow except every 100 years or so, I know some folks do and found this article simply fascinating!
How to make bicycle snow tires with zip ties.
Honestly, is there anything a zip tie can't do? I always have some in my trunk bag, just in case. Headlight no longer want to stay on straight? Zip tie. Panniers dragging in your wheels? Zip tie. Need to secure a piece of unruly cargo? ZIP TIE.
