That temp is based on a 5-10" snow depth per the 384 snow depth map. But taking that 384 2M map verbatim, we would have some negative 15 type temps to face in cold spots like Pillow. Life threatening for all things that breath. No thanks. LOL.
Those small, high HP cars are incredible off the line. A properly tuned VW Golf R or standard WRX or can get up to 60 in close to 4 seconds or 5 seconds respectively.