Yes it is. It wouldn't be so bad if the wind chill were one of those made-up things weather forecasters like to flaunt, but whatever genius decided to build Madison surrounded by lakes ensured that all future generations would have to deal with pretty much incessant wind.

I really like this hat. It's a new step for me--before it, I had the Ugliest Hat Ever, complete with earflaps. It was warm, but also rather hideous.