The winter season in USA is very close to arriving. The National Weather Service indicated that the change of season will occur this Tuesday, December 21 at 3:48 pm (Eastern time), although the first full day of winter will only occur on Wednesday, December 22.
How long will winter last in the United States?
Winter in the United States will last until March 20, 2023, at approximately 4:24 pm ET when spring enters, also known as the Vernal Equinox.
What is winter like in the United States and which areas are the coldest?
The Southwest of the United States is the least cold part of the country. There are practically no low temperatures, but a lot of precipitation occurs. In this part are California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado.
On the other hand, the Northwest of the United States is made up of Washington, Idaho and Oregon. This area is the most humid point in the country, it has few sunny days and mild temperatures throughout the year.
Las Great Plains It has very extreme seasons, since it has months with sunny and hot days, but in winter there are cold days with snow. Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming fall into this group.
The Midwest It is similar because it also has hot and sunny days, as well as cold and snowy days. Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio are in this region.
Meanwhile, the southeast It is made up of Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. This area has hot and dry days in summer, but temperatures in winter are moderate.
Finally, in the northeast It is very hot in summer and bitterly cold in winter. West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, Vermont, Maryland, and Washington DC are in this region.