How's the weather

There are a few ways to tell what the weather outside is like-if the smoke (or steam) from the buildings is lofting straight up, then it's calm. If the smoke is blowing sideways then it's breezy. If the "whoam whoam" as the wind cuts through the multiple stacks on the water plant can be heard as you step out of the galley then there's a wind. Walking with this wind is a skill. Try walking into it and resistance training takes on a whole new meaning. Walk with it and you might just sail along-not quite on the ground.
The average air temp is at about 20 degrees below, Farenheit. When the sun is out for a significant portion of the day it can get up to 0! Soon enough it will approach the 20s and 30s, and the whole place will become Muck Murdo. At this spopt the ground (volcanic rocks and gravel mostly) is at the surface. Not to mention the tons of "fines" (crushed volcanic gravel) that are spread everywhere outside to help folks walk.
Most days I'm fine in my Big Red Parka and gloves, but for longer walks than from dorm 203B to the Galley I put on my charhart insulated overalls. They are brand-new, and consequently a little stiff...I look and feel quite like a penguin in them.
Well, must be off to my daily toil. Today we're baking chocolate cake rolls with a cinnamon cream mousse filling, something fruity and many many pieces of naan bread. Also making up some danish for breakfasts.