A Powertrax is one of the best L/S's out there but if you get deep snow or it's hilly where you will be, I'd seriously consider getting a 4x4. And sell your 4x2 before you get there. Where I live we don't get tons of snow but it's very hilly so I like my 4wd.
If you haven't driven in snow for a while.....
4x2--when you turn in snow/ice the back end will slide out. Let off the gas and steer into the skid.
4x2 with L/S--same only worse because BOTH rear wheels will break traction. With an open diff, one wheel will spin and the other will help track the vehicle (somewhat). Better overall but you've got to stay on your toes. Me, I'd still rather have power going to both back wheels and steer it right, and go light on the gas.
4x4--when you turn, it will want to go straight ahead. Let off the gas and hope the front tires grab and start to turn you before you hit something hard. Trick to driving a 4x4 in the snow is to go
slower than you might want to because the way 4wd helps you is by applying power to all 4 wheels. If you're already going too fast for conditions, then you really can't power out of a situation. And coasting or braking, a 4x4 has no advantage over a 4x2. Maybe less because it's heavier. Einstein and physics and all that.
Eeeeeasy and smoooooth with the steering, brakes, and gas are the keys to driving in snow. Ice, ain't much gonna help. Stay home and call off work. This is why the ideal winter car is a Lamborghini. "Hello, boss? There's 2" of snow and my Lambo is stuck. I won't be in." On the other hand, if you have a 4x4 they'll expect you to be there.
