this is the time of year when everyone should have a lot of extra sympathy for outdoor workers.  A few days this week were too cold for the framers to work, but some effort was made and the stairs were produced and delivered.  Next week the forecast is very good so expect a big push to get the roof on.  

this always makes site access a lot more convenient (once installed rather than piled in the snow)  

and in they go.  The temporary set is in the background and no longer needed once all four pieces are hung.