When is winter? Weather forecasters in the Northern Hemisphere will tell you Dec. 1 through the end of February, which is known as meteorological winter. But based on Earth 's tilt and orbit around the sun, it's Dec. 21, 2025, through March 20, 2026.

Our warmest winter recipes span hearty stews, satisfying soups, flavorful meats, and cheesy richness to soothe you throughout the chilliest season. Here's what to cook this winter to keep dinners fresh and enticing.

NOAA Reveals A Deeply Divided Winter Forecast The Climate Prediction Center has released its long-range winter outlook for December 2025 through February 2026, and the results show a sharply divided season.

With the winter season upon us, winter weather watches are bound to arise. The primary goal of a weather event watch is to help keep residents safe during a winter storm. The National Weather Service has created a set list of criteria for when they issue a Winter Storm Watch.

At 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory valid from 5 a.m. until Monday 7 a.m. for Onondaga County.

Some destinations see prices skyrocket in winter, but U.S. News ensures that your dollars will stretch further with this list of the best cheap winter vacations. Our editors considered user votes in addition to factors like the cost and quality of ...

AS TEMPERATURES plummet and stay plummeted, it's time we start finalizing our winter wardrobes from head to toe. That is to say: don't skimp on the accessories and overlook a certain cold-weather classic until when you need it the most—the winter hat.

Winter can get a bad rap. Sure, it gets cold — so cold that all you want to do is burrow under a blanket. Not to mention the sun sets far too early, bringing on the winter doldrums. But we’re here to tell you that it’s not all gloom and doom.

When winter settles into the Cascades, many trails become inaccessible or too technical for casual hikers, but Franklin Falls Trail, located just off I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass, is a standout exception.

You know that first cold snap when you want to turn your whole house into a cozy little jungle? Candles going, fairy lights on, poinsettias in every corner… and then the cat hops up and bites the new plant before you can even Google it.