"Counting Down to Longer Days: Winter Solstice Marks the Turning Point"
The Winter Solstice, marking the first day of winter, will occur on December 21 this year. However, it is not the shortest day of the year as the following day will also be equally short. The days will start getting longer from December 23 onwards. Despite the increase in daylight, the coldest period of the year is typically in mid to late January due to the seasonal temperature lag. Additionally, the biggest snowstorms are expected in January and February. The weather outlook suggests a progressing cold pattern as we approach the New Year, with the possibility of winter conditions in early January.