Its actually even worse.. You typoedBy way of comparison, the pour point of M1 5W-30 EP is -33ºF, while HPL's 5W-30 (no viscosity index oil) is -76ºF
The M1 is a spectacular oil and I use it regularly in FL in my EB engine and supercharged Jag. I would not choose it in Alaska.
-33C = -27f