2025–26 Asian winter

2025–26 Asian winter
Seasonal boundaries
Meteorological winterDecember 1 – February 28
Astronomical winterDecember 21 – March 20
First event startedOctober 20, 2025
Seasonal statistics
Total fatalitiesUnknown
Total damageUnknown
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The 2025–26 Asian winter refers to all winter events that affect the continent of Asia. The first day of meteorological winter will begin on December 1, 2025, and ends on February 28, 2026;[1] winter storms may occur outside of these limits, as when a cold front produced snowfall along the Korean peninsula in late October.

Events

Late October

On October 20, a cold front produced snowfall on Mount Seorak, the first snow of the season in South Korea.[2] Three days later, Mount Fuji recorded Japan's first snowfall of the season, which was 21 days later than average.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Meteorological Versus Astronomical Seasons". 10 March 2016. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  2. ^ "Korea records first snowfall of season, temperatures to drop further Tuesday". JoongAng Daily. October 20, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
  3. ^ Anton Bridge (October 23, 2025). "Japan's Mount Fuji sees snow for first time this winter, 21 days later than usual". Reuters. Retrieved November 10, 2025.