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.

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.

On Sunday at 12:58 p.m. the National Weather Service released a winter weather advisory valid from Monday 10 a.m. until Tuesday 7 a.m. for Northern Erie as well as Niagara, Orleans and Genesee counties.

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.

La Niña has a major influence on winter weather in the U.S., but its effects vary drastically by region. What will we see?

I called on stylist Lisa Sher-Chambers to find out what winter fashion trends to skip and buy instead this season. She recommends skipping skinny jeans and reaching for wide-leg jeans, chunky knit sweaters,

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.

Discover whether you should mow your lawn in winter and learn the best practices for winter lawn care. Understand grass growth patterns and precautions to take when mowing during colder months.