Crash said:
Also, it is my understanding that in extremely cold temperatures, a digital meter is almost useless.
Yes, I've noticed that LCDs (liquid crystal displays) don't like cold weather.
They turn purple. Used to have that happen a lot with a digital-tuning radio with L.C. display where it would get dark if I carried it around in cold weather. Once I got inside it would return to normal grey.
I've got a little analog VOM that I picked up for $12 at a DIY shed a few months back.
About the size of a packet of cigarettes, it needs a pen-light battery for use as an ohm-meter, but works fine as is when used as a voltmeter, which is OK for quick-n-dirty readings of light sockets or other current sources, etc.
