I've had snow tires the last few years, and they definitely make life easier in the winter. If you get a performance snow tire, you'll still get around fine in the snow but you'll be happier when the roads are clear. Something like a Dunlop Wintersport M3 or Blizzak LM25 is great, or the Hankook W300 if you're on a lower budget. I've used the W300 for the last 2 winters and I'm pretty happy with them.
I think you could get by on a good all season, but it won't be as safe when the roads are covered in white stuff.
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