Being able to cycle (or walk, when there's snow) to work is one of THE best things about my job. I feel privileged for not owning a car!
Caveats: Good winter tires are expensive, the magic isn't the spikes but the rubber. Be careful when you step off the bicycle, you have no clue how slippery it is. After bicycling a while with winter tires you can't bicycle without them, you lose all reflexes for handling slippery ice.