Ouch for your hands. Have you tried any softening mask-gloves? (I have no idea what their real name) My hands get really dry in winter, but after some search I found a kind that I can do once every one-two weeks and have my hands in acceptable state.

Funny how we people are always unhappy with weather. Here I am wishing that warm days will keep just for a little bit more, you (and most people I read on LJ) are wishing for cooler weather. :)