What is the date of winter 2008?

Answer 1

Winter 2008 has come and gone, but in general, dates for winter depend on what definition of the season is being used. The astronomical winter sanctioned by the International Astronomical Union begins at the solstice around December 22, while the climatological winter as defined by the World Meteorological Organization starts on December 1 and ends on the last day of February. The ecological winter starts with the end of the local growing season which varies from one region to another and can be anytime from mid October to mid December in most temperate climates. The end of the ecological winter comes with the beginning of the next local growing season which also varies by region and can be anytime from late January in mild temperate climates to late April in cool temperate climates.