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Keep a close eye on the water levels in your area and the snow cover and the weather.
Try to selectively hike on warmer days.
Sunnier is better but sometimes in winter you get cloudy but mild days and that can be nice. Be careful about wind - find days that are less windy.
Some winter days are better than others.
invest in chinesium microspikes if its under 35F and/or there is snow/ice on the ground