The story of the 1940 Armistice Day (now Veterans Day) blizzard haunts me sometimes, as I have explored the marsh near Weaver Bottoms and the bluffs that tower over them on the Mississippi where many hunters froze to death, some found still standing dead in the marsh.

Here is a link to an account of this deadly blizzard, still the worst ever on record in Minnesota.

http://www.wingsoveralma.org/bylanderaccount.html

Although I rarely wear a coat when working or doing errands, opting instead for a heavy fleece vest, I always have a heavy hooded parka, pac boots, wool hat, scarf, and heavy gloves in the back seat in case I need them.