Winter is often defined by meteorologists to be the three calendar months with the lowest average temperatures. This corresponds to the months of December, January and February in the …

3 days ago · When is the winter solstice? In 2025, the first day of winter is Saturday, December 21. So, what is the winter solstice and why does it happen? Learn all about the shortest day of …

Dec 12, 2025 · Winter, coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring; the name comes from an old Germanic word that means ‘time of water’ and refers to the rain and snow of winter …

4 days ago · The four seasons of the year in the United States —spring, summer, fall, and winter — are what determine the weather, the ecosystem, and the hours of daylight throughout the year.

Winter has the coldest weather of the four seasons as the days become shorter and colder with snow dropping in the coldest areas. In the Northern Hemisphere winter comes in the …

This website is designed to teach you how to stay safe before, during and after a winter storm. You will find information on winter alerts, science and hazards, snow coverage maps, and …

Mar 8, 2022 · Winter, the coldest season of the year, comes between autumn and spring. It is associated with plunging temperatures and icy weather, but its impact and timing change …

Nov 10, 2024 · The seasons have their names for a reason; they describe the weather common for that time of year. Here's why the coldest season is called "winter."

3 days ago · Meteorological winter began on Dec. 1 while astronomical winter began on Dec. 21. Astronomical seasons are based on the Earth's position in connection with the sun.

Nov 25, 2025 · The calendar may not say it's winter yet, but for meteorologists, this season begins Dec. 1. Here's why.