Winter riding can be fun, but challenging as you figure out what kit works for you. For myself in Anchorage AK I have had good luck with a 2000 Specialized Rockhopper with Nokian (now Sumi) studded tires 2.3 up front and 2.1 on the rear. My current bike is a 2015 Salsa Fargo and I ran the 2.25 Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro front and rear. The Nokians on the Rockhopper rode better. I also use the Snowcat 44mm wide rims on both bikes to give a bit more width to the tires as most of my route doesn't get plowed. Expect your enroute times to increase and your burritos per mile to increase as well. And sport awesome ice formations on your face covering.
Justin