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 Northern …

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 in middle …

3 days ago · The winter solstice is here! Here's what to know about the shortest day and longest night of the year.

1 day 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 the year—and …

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4 days ago · Here’s what to know about the winter solstice and what to expect from the 2025–26 winter season. When is the first day of winter in 2025?

5 days ago · Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the longest day ...

Winter is a time of cold weather, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. Precipitation can fall as rain, sleet, or snow, depending on the location. Days are shorter and nights are longer. Plants …

The winter solstice is here today (Dec. 21), marking the shortest day and longest night of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. As the astronomical start of winter, today is the moment the sun ...

4 days ago · Winter officially starts Sunday, Dec. 21. Here's what to know about the solstice, and the end of the 2025-2026 season.