The weather here in Toronto Canada is just as bad.Ive had Blizzaks, and the Alpins. This time I went with the Yokohama Ice-Guards and I love them.
Even at low temps they are soft and have a firm sidewall
I am currently running on my 86 300e P215-60-16 all around.
On the high way you hear a bit of a hum after you go over 124km/hr or if you have the window open and its slightly wet.
Here the weather ranges from black ice to snow to wet to bone dry roads all in one week.
Over all rating in my opinion is: Excellent on ice and snow
: great in the rain(they spit up alot of water)
:good on dry pavement(Ive had the car up to
220KM/hr without tire vibration)and they stick to the road better than alot af the all seasons out there)
Only draw back is that when its snowing your car gets really dirty due to the amount of slush that they displace.

Harry