Well in my opinion that tread is kinda to light and respective grip is low too. I won't recommend em for norther regions. Actually even for southern is no reason for these, better to get some all seasons tires in that case.
First winter was so and so, next two winters I felt unsafe. Losing grip with time, that's it I will put another winter set, these have no grip on snow or especially on melting snow.
Alpin 5 are the best winter performance tires, these are very grippy on snow, dry pavement is Veri soft, wet performance good too, all compartment are strong enough.
My first winter on these tires, and they show great performance, very good traction and cornering control, awesome on snow, price and quality ratio its fair, recommend michelin alpin 5!