Do observers go outside in all conditions?
The fundamental rule is to be safe, and to take no unnecessary risks. It is up to the discretion of the observer on duty to decide if it remains safe to venture out. Generally, however, observers are prepared to face most conditions. Heavy mittens, a face mask and goggles help protect all flesh from biting winds, even if temperatures plummet to -40°F and winds kick up to over 100 miles per hour. An overhead lightning storm at the time of an observation will keep observers safely inside, however.
