Consumers tested winter tires

Nokian Crashes the Party in the Consumer Reports Winter Tire Test - Modern Tire Dealer

And the score is:

Winter tires

1. Michelin X-Ice Xi3, $117.
2. Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2, $135.
3. Bridgestone Blizzak WS80, $112.
4. Cooper Weather-Master WSC, $92.
5. Toyo Observe G3-Ice, $173.
6. Continental WinterContact SI, $135.
7. General Altimax Arctic, $90.
8. Dunlop Winter Maxx, $103.
9. Nokian WR G3, $169.

(mind you WRG3 is all-season tire)