This makes me want to consider ever taking my 04 HCH up to Lake Tahoe, CA for skiing. I have stock 185/70SR14 Bridgestone B381 tires on my 04 HCH.

Tire Rack says "The Bridgestone B381 steel belted radial is a premium Passenger All-Season tire designed for family sedans. It was developed to enhance fuel economy while it provides quiet comfort and year-round traction, even in light snow. On the outside, the B381 features a symmetric, independent, siped block tread design that uses an all-season tread compound to provide traction on dry, wet and light snow-covered roads. Internally, the B381 features twin steel belts to stabilize the tread area and a polyester cord body to help cushion the ride."

So what is "light snow?" I have a feeling that it handles just as badly as the Dunlops on the type of snow that falls in ski-areas.

Somebody who owned an 03 HCH reviewed it saying,

"We have approx 53000 miles and the tires are worn out. They never had great grip or worked well in wet and snowy conditions. They are worn to the point where they slide during cornering and give you a very uneasy feeling."

Hmm. link here