I live in a very snowy area of Canada. The major highways are always kept clear, and so are most side roads, but with the cold weather and the possible existence of black ice, I tend to put my bike away for the winter.
My brother has a Harley and he wouldn't put his baby out on salty roads for any amount of money! LOL He puts it up when it starts getting cold too. I tell him he's a wuss for not riding in 30 degree temperatures but he says he's protecting the bike!