I suppose that if you are departing RWY35, turn left and climb if you are heading north or east and before turning east, make sure you are at or above 1900. If you are turning westbound (either to fly west or south) then the ODP doesn't come into play and just turn left when at least 400' AGL.
I normally take a look at a sectional chart to see what obstruction(s) are causing the ODP. In this case, after a cursory look, I couldn't discern the reason for this ODP with a flight path to the east. Good question.
I did a substantial part of my instrument rating training at night. Smoother air and a much better instrument simulation than a view limiting device during the day. I'm not afraid of flying at night VFR or IFR; though I usually fly IFR at night. I was properly trained and prepare accordingly...
Agree with everyone so far. That's pretty cold on the surface but it's prime for ice most of the way up to your normal cruising alts. No thanks.
Its rare in most parts of the US to get temps too cold to pickup ice without encountering the "wet" ice along the way up and that's only wise if in a...