The way its going around here (wife said 64 car pileup with three killed and more than 20 hurt on I 94 today)I am not sure you would be safe with a big strobe light on, I just got done blowing a foot of snow temp was 4 deg. and I had my semi heavy coat on and a carhart vest, no problem keeping beer cold!I carry my heavy coat in the heep in winter, but I don't wear it unless I break down and have to thumb a ride. It is bright orange with retro-reflective striping. I would rather be seen than be dead.
Ron