When I saw your post, the day returned vividly and I recall standing by the window looking out. I quickly put on my slippers and went to stand outside, just for a few minutes, so as to experience the freshness of the sudden cold (was not hit often).
As a writer, I always expect my characters to react to everything and take advantage of all opportunities life presents them, in an imaginative manner, but I'm not that good at following my own rules.
:)