Below Freezing Temperatures at Low Level

[dublin_eire]

Hi,

First time having to consider flying in below freezing temps. Just wanted to ask you what needs to be taken into account when flying in such conditions? Obviously, plenty of carb. heat... But what happens when you fly a C152/172 in below 0 temps.? Do the wings and tail ice up and how do you deal with such a situation when descending is not an option, say -2celcius at 1000ft?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!