Gary Windle, 25, from Briercliffe near Burnley, died after attempting to walk home in heavy snow, an inquest has heard. He was found dead by a farmer on Shay Lane at about 13:30 GMT on 23 March.
The coroner's court was told that Mr Windle had been dropped off by a taxi about a mile and a half from his home because roads were blocked by snow. He had initially planned to stay overnight at a friend's house but later decided to take a taxi home.
Deputy coroner Mark Williams recorded a verdict of death by misadventure, stating that Mr Windle died from hypothermia following a combination of blocked roads, darkness, blizzards and being under the influence. He added: "It is clear he intended to walk home but unfortunately never made it."
Pathologist Dr Abdul Al-Dawoud gave evidence that alcohol can increase susceptibility to hypothermia by reducing core body temperature, leading to disorientation and poor decision-making.
