Craig - I have a cover, but what with juggling 3 bikes in and out of 2 garage spaces, and no legal street parking anywhere nearby, I don't always have the cover when I need it.
I rode the bike the last couple days despite the snow on the ground. The lanes had been cleared. It's a hoot to be out in crisp cold winter weather!
Tonight when I got home, after hosing the salt off the undercarriage, I installed a couple of accessories: A simple cell phone case that clamps to the handlebars, replacing the complicated ram mount thing I had had on there... And a pair of "oven mitts" type handwarmers for the handlebars. These are the Tucano urbano Italian ones, made for scooters, the same kind I have on my other bike. They are like Hippo Hands, which I don't think are available anymore.
Because of the cant of my handlebars, i'm afraid they may fill up with snow! But if they do, they'll dry quickly.
Also installed a mirror extender on the left side, to match the one I had on the right side.
We have more snow coming tonight, and this bike is outdoors overnight. I parked near my work, in the shelter of some tall buildings so it won't get too covered. We should be clear by midafternoon tomorrow, so I'll be able to ride it home at least!