Winter storm in US in 1935

The transcript discusses the impact of severe weather conditions, including storms that caused shipwrecks and delays, a harsh winter affecting the northern and eastern states, and a cold front from Alaska that significantly dropped temperatures. It highlights the challenges faced by people during these adverse weather conditions.

How did the temperature change in Mercury Credit over the span of 10 hours?

What does the phrase 'It's no fun for the unfortunate' suggest about the situation described?