| Feature | Description | |--------|-------------| | | Lowest of the year; often below freezing in mid/high latitudes. | | Daylight | Shortest days; sun rises late and sets early. | | Sun Angle | Lowest angle of the year, causing less solar heating. | | Precipitation | Snow, sleet, freezing rain (in cold climates); rain in milder winter regions. | | Wind | Cold winds; polar vortex events can bring extreme cold. | | Ecosystem | Deciduous trees bare; animals hibernate, migrate, or grow thicker coats. |
Begins around December 21–22 and ends at the vernal equinox around March 20–21. winter season definition
Winter is the coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring. It is characterized by shorter daylight hours, lower sun angles, and, in many regions, freezing temperatures and precipitation (snow, ice, sleet). | Feature | Description | |--------|-------------| | |