. Standard Winter Dates Start Date: December 21 or 22 End Date: March 19 or 20 Meteorological vs. Astronomical Winter While the dates above are "astronomical" (based on the Earth's tilt), meteorologists use a different definition for record-keeping: Meteorological Winter: December 1 to February 28 (or 29 in a leap year). This covers the three coldest calendar months. Regional Variations While the calendar dates are fixed, the "feeling" of winter varies wildly by location: The North & Rockies: Snow and freezing temperatures often begin as early as
1️⃣ Winter officially begins with the Winter Solstice on December 21st . This is the astronomical start when the North Pole is tilted furthest from the sun. 🌑 when is winter usa
Here are the dates you need to know: 🗓️ Meteorological Winter: Dec 1 – Feb 28 🗓️ Astronomical Winter: Begins Dec 21 This covers the three coldest calendar months