[Balr14]

The trick to driving in snow is smaller, narrow rims and decent snow tires. The Tire Rack has a wheel/tire combo for most every car. My Lexus has 18" X 8" wide wheels, the wheels I use for snow tires are 16" x 6" wide. It looks a little odd, but it actually rides better.

Salt is really the biggest problem in winter in many states.

[Adamzactor]

I grew up in Wisconsin, some years we would have snow from October all the way into may the following year. Like the other comments say, with the right equipment and driving ability you'll be fine, but yeah be prepared for one good winter to destroy your undercarriage and paint job. And one good hail storm will make you cry.

[Lanzz]

Drove a Camaro SS and a Challenger R/T in NYC and upstate NY for a combined 6 winters. listen to everyone on here - get good winter tires on a second set of rims and look out for soccer moms careening around in SUVs. You will do fine.