Three rounds of cold Arctic air from a shifting polar vortex are expected to plunge much of the central and eastern U.S. into a cold snap in the coming weeks, meteorologists say. The first wave of the triple whammy of winter weather is happening this week.

Whatever you choose to do this winter, we've got you covered. Here are your best bets.

The winter solstice marks the official start of the astronomical winter, as the sun reaches its most southerly point in the sky as seen from Earth. This seasonal change occurs on Dec. 21, 2024.

It's Dec. 1, but despite the snow we've been getting, the official start to winter is still three weeks out. Here's when winter technically begins.

December’s full moon isn’t the brightest, but clear Northern Nevada skies should still offer a strong view of it.

The final supermoon of 2025, termed the Cold Moon, occured on Thursday, appearing about 30% brighter due to its proximity to Earth. NASA confirmed January 2026 will see the fourth supermoon in a series.

It's Dec. 1, but despite the incoming snow and ice, the official start to winter is still three weeks out. Here's when winter officially begins.

This winter is predicted to be a particularly good one for spotting the green-hued celestial clouds in the night skies of the Northern Hemisphere. Here are six unique ways to gaze at the Aurora Borealis in its full,