quote OldFingers57: "Yes we are Officially in Winter now, although meteorlogically we have been in Winter since December 1st. "
+1--- but technically (and only true weather/climate geeks know this) the coldest quarter of the year is from Dec 5th to March 5th for most of the USA/Canada.
Winter -- my favorite season 2nd only to Fall because then old man winter is right around the corner...