### period | season:

Winter
* Every winter there are multiple blizzards that risk the lives of many people.
* Most winter lasts for months
  - several months
  - winters are relatively short and any snowfall quickly disappears
* Some winter kill on alfalfa meadows.
* Some winters bring unusual warmth, some springs are dryer than normal
  - feature no snow and others blizzards that dump two feet
  - get snow, and some summers get hot and humid, but there is no precise weather pattern
* Triggered by cold weather, the larva makes a type of antifreeze call glycerol.
* also brings flu season, which can be dangerous because fevers can quickly dehydrate the body
  - coincides with their mating season
  - comes with fierce dust storms, called kaus
* also has subtle and dramatic displays of color
  - the fewest rainy days
  - is colic weather
  - takes a heavy toll on lambs and young immature sheep
* always seems to have darkness about it, even though the earth is closer to the sun than ever
  - turns into spring, but an adult butterfly never turns into an egg
* are cold and dry with the bulk of winter moisture coming as snowfall
  - dry, and summers are warm to hot
  - even though the Canadian air masses are modified somewhat before reaching the area
  - in Northern India
* are cold with about six hours of sunlight
  - extended periods of cloudiness
  - occasional snow and ice storms
* are cold, and frost can occur
  - especially in the mountains
  - particularly in the north
  - the temperatures around freezing
  - windy and dry, and summers have warm days and cool nights
* are cold, with a thin snow cover and a high frequency of clear skies
  - frequent snowy blizzards, while summers bring hot, dry winds
  - light snow or rain
  - rain, snow and ice
  - cool or cold, with quite a lot of rain
  - cool, with occasional spells of cold weather
  - dark all day
  - generally mild, influenced by the warm air that comes from the Atlantic Ocean
  - hard on the skunk so it has many ways to survive the winter
  - harsh as a result of the region's cold, continental climate
  - long and bleak, with just four hours of daylight on some days
* are long and cold while summers are warm with rainfall heaviest during summer and autumn
  - with snowfall
  - harsh, with temperatures ranging around freezing
  - very cold, the days are short, and a persistent snowpack is the norm
* are long, cold, and dry
  - dark, cold, snowy and wet
  - harsh, and dry with long-lasting snow cover
  - mild during the day, but can be quite cold at night
* are mild, and frosts are light and of short duration
  - springs are short, summers are warm and sunny, and autumns are long and windy
  - much colder in middle latitude semiarid areas and deserts
  - prolonged and very cold, with little to no plant growth
  - the main thing that kill deer off
* are usually cold and dry, while summers tend to be hot, dry and low on humidity
  - with extended periods of cloudiness and precipitation
  - long, snow, and cold
* are variable and can be very mild to very cold
  - in duration and intensity
  - very cold and harsh in the inland areas as well as in the Arctic north
* arrives with cold and snow.
* bear on naked lips.
* begins around the winter solstice
  - in the Northern Hemisphere, summer in the Southern Hemisphere
* blankets the earth and for some, time of rest.
* bring freezing temperatures and snowstorms.
* brings Florida the dry season and mild, sunny days that are perfect for being outdoors.
* brings a change in the availability of natural food
  - to darker or golden colors that are etched by snow
  - time to hibernate by many of Colorado's animal and plant kingdoms
  - blankets of snow for snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling
  - cold and flu epidemics, as well as snowboard injuries
* brings cold weather and a chance of snow
  - that freezes the waterways
  - cool to blizzard conditions with extreme temperature variations
  - exposures to viruses and flu
  - freezing temperatures with some snow and chilling wind
  - frequent storms with heavy snowfall and strong winds from the east and northeast
  - frost in some places but no snowfall
  - heavy snow at times, and temperatures can drop well below freezing
  - in birds from as far as Siberia
  - much colder temperatures, with strong winds, ice and some snow
  - on shorter days and longer nights
  - skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling, as well as ice fishing and rabbit hunting
* brings snow and bitterly cold temperatures
  - on at least a few occasions
  - to the mountains and cold air to the desert valley
* brings snow, and summers tend to be on the mildly warm side
  - ice, holidays and the common cold
  - snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing
  - sparrows, raptors and accidentals that stray off their migration route
  - strong winds, severe cold, and snow
* brings the dry months and a time for migrating and native birds to nest and reproduce
  - rain and snow that fill streambeds, turning rocky gorges into rushing torrents
  - snows that lay in the high country for months on end, sometimes years
* browsing stimulates new vegetative growth in the spring, even on dry rangeland.
* can also have hot days but generally cool to very cold at night.
* can be a good time to view deer because they are often concentrated at lower elevations
  - view deer because they are often concentrated in deer yards
  - stressful period and the monarchs that survive are often in poor condition
  - time of great stress on all wildlife
  - trying time, with ice, snow, and biting winds
  - very difficult time of year for deer, especially in the north
  - bitterly cold, especially in the north
* can be cold - into minus temperature's at night
  - and rainy, summer can be hot
* can be cold, but most days are mild
  - rainy with the possibility of snow in some areas
  - damp and cold while summers are hot and humid
* can be extremely cold and harsh, yet very sunny
  - with temperatures reaching as low as minus centigrade
  - foggy and rainy to the point of flooding or dry and warm winters
  - harsh with a great deal of snow and sub-zero temperatures
  - harsh, particularly in the mountainous regions
  - long and harsh in Bosnia
* can be severe with large accumulations of snow
  - severely cold, as in Wisconsin, but is less so closer to the ocean
* can be the driest season when there are warm breaks in the weather
  - hottest season of the year when winds abate
* can be very challenging for animals
  - cold but one can adapt very quickly if one has never experience winter
* can be very cold, and summers can get fairly hot
  - with snow and ice
  - hard on bison
* can bring dramatic storms with high winds and driving rains
  - severe frosts while summers are long, dry and hot
  - very cold water and strong winds
  - easily dip below freezing and can offer enough snow for cross-country skiing
  - get very cold in both the deserts and mountains of Arizona
  - play havoc with water systems
  - see a few days below freezing, with unpredictable rains
  - vary greatly from one season to the next
* causes a desire to knits
  - skates
  - skis
* challenges wildlife with frigid temperatures and the cessation of plant growth.
* comes after autumn and is before spring
  - early with much snow
  - quickly to the Arctic
  - to Antarctica when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere
* connotes the chill of rapidly receding years and ultimate death.
* cover crops for nematode control in okra
  - help protect the soil from excessive water and wind erosion
  - or crop rotations enhance both soil and weed management
  - such as oats or rye have long been used as green manures
* curved line with zig- zags falling from it for snow.
* dangerous time for a reptile
* demanding time of year.
* dens - The most commonly used winter dens are in hollow trees
  - usually consist of six females and their young
* depressives gain weight, crave carbohydrates, and their libido pales.
* dies the same way every spring.
* difficult time for all animals, and insects are no exception
* dormant time, a time when all living things withdraw.
* driving safety is everyone's responsiblity.
* drying is the most common cause of injury to pines
  - problem of all evergreens
* embraces alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling.
* fairly static period because of freezing temperatures and lake ice.
* falls on that part of the globe where sunlight strikes least directly.
* favorite time for whale watchers and storm watchers.
* flowering heathers are an outstanding source of winter colour in the Pacific Northwest.
* followed by summer are the slower seasons.
* generally goes without rains.
* gets downright chilly when temperatures dip well below freezing.
* great time to study temperature microclimates.
* grouping allows for mutual warmth-sharing, allowing a further northern range.
* habitat for elk is referred to as winter range.
* hard time when many animals die of starvation.
* harsh season for quail.
* has blizzards, howling winds, the whiteness of snow and the dazzle of ice
  - distinct weather conditions
  - effects
  - many faces in the mountains
  - no place when it is spring
  - several cold spells
  - severe effects
  - short daylight hours and summer has short night hours
  - shorter days and less sunlight
  - some the tightest styles of clothing to sport
  - the inner bay when frozen, full of ice fishing huts
* heavy blanket of white snow under bright blue skies.
* helps a child learn to prioritize
  - teach a child the meaning of inappropriate or dangerous behavior
* heralds the season of theater, concerts, museums, dance, cinema and opera.
* historically is the prime season in Korea for making kimchi.
* includes winter solstices.
* induces a lack of appetite in conjunction with the amount of available food.
* is also a great time to place homemade cover to hold fish when the grass grows back.
* is also a time of reflection, of hibernation and death
  - that many people deal with depression, stress and loneliness
  - to prepare for next season
* is also a time when snow and ice storms frequently occur
  - the underlying structure of things becomes much clearer
  - bare root season
* is also the perfect time for spotting snow leopard, wolves etc
  - season for mating
* is also the time of year when people use space heaters
  - when fertilizers and organic matter are added to the soil
* is always a time of famine in the wilderness
  - over in California
  - among a growing number of people who are tapping into the healing powers of music
* is an excellent time to plant trees, when they are dormant
  - incredible time to view deer in their winter habitat
* is best for bird watching, when migrating geese, ducks, and swans arrive from the north
  - watching the hardy birds struggle to survive and to watch feather changes
  - bitterly cold and is influenced primarily by the Siberian air mass
  - by far the longest season with bitterly cold temperatures
  - caused by the axis of the Earth in that hemisphere being oriented away from the Sun
  - characterised by substantial snowfalls, particularly in northern and mountainous regions
  - characterized by clear blue skies and low humidity
  - chilly and snow often blankets the mountains
* is cold and dry, as strong air masses flow east from Siberia
  - with occasional snow
  - it snows in many places
  - snowy, especially in the Ardennes
  - colder because the earth's axis is tilted
* is cool to cold, possible snow at times
  - drier and colder, with considerably less sunshine
  - extreme, long and cold
  - followed by spring
  - hard on plants
  - high season for sports betting
* is in full swing in the northern hemisphere of planet earth
  - the low season
  - known for heavy cloudiness, occasional high winds, and abundant rain
  - long, cold, often snowy, and windy near the coast
  - marked by colder temperatures and the wetlands freeze over
* is more than a season of ice-covered lakes, snowstorms and windchills
  - snow and cold weather
  - most concerned with color, form, and texture
  - mostly a time for indoor activities
  - mountains and skiing
  - nature's rest season
  - necessary for the tree, if it is to live, survive and flourish
* is normally Georgia's rainy season
  - the rainy season for the whole country
* is often a traditional symbol for death
  - cold and dry with rare snow and ice storms
  - the worst time for porcupine tree damage, as they have no smaller vegetation to eat
  - one of the best times to observe the stars as the sky is usually much clearer
  - over when it snows on the dogwood flowers
  - particularly hard on skin because of low humidity outdoors and dry heat indoors
  - passed as an adult in the soil and in crop remnants
* is passed in the adult or second nymphal stage at the base of brambles or weeds
  - egg stage, mainly around buds
  - pupal stage in the soil
  - peak season for residential fires
  - probably the best time to visit, when the greatest diversity of birds occurs
  - rather cold, especially in the mountains and intermountain basins
  - represented by a pine grove
  - said to be governed by water
  - short and mild with an average temperature of around freezing point
  - simply layer after layer
  - sometimes beautiful because the whiteness of the snowflakes is so rich
* is spent as a larva in the soil feeding on plant roots
  - an adult in leaf litter under host trees or in bark crevices
  - black eggs on needles
  - immatures or adults in sheltered areas or in the egg stage
  - partially grown nymphs and as adults
  - partially-grown nymphs and as adults
  - pupae in white cocoons on trunks and leaves
* is spent in a prepupal stage in a cocoon in the litter
  - temperate and tropical waters
* is spent in the adult stage among leaf litter
  - cocoon or adult stage, depending on species
* is spent in the egg stage in cold climates and also as nymphs in warmer areas
  - within a mass covered with a tough styrofoam-like covering
  - ground as a cocoon, and pupation occurs in the spring
* is spent in the larval stage and pupation occurs in the spring
* is spent in the pupal stage around the base of cherry trees
  - soil as larvae or adults, with new adults emerging in the spring
  - underground, unless the adults are in permanent water
* is the best of the four seasons
  - season to observe wild birds
  - time for walking, but sudden storms and mist can occur at any time of the year
* is the best time of year for fluffy white dogs
  - for observing otters, turkeys, wood ducks, and deer
  - to iron
  - to move large established plants
  - breeding season for adult ticks, and the period in which they feed on deer
  - coldest and darkest season of the four in Kansas
* is the coldest season of the year, but some winters can be record setters
  - driest and coolest time of year
  - dry season when rain is the exception to the rule
  - holiday season when the tourists come up from the south
* is the most critical time of year for Vermont's deer
  - period for rabbits
  - difficult time for most trees
  - stressful time of year in the north for most forms of life
  - optimum time for pruning most trees
  - peak season for heart attacks
  - premium season for eating fish
  - raccoons greatest enemy when food is scarce
  - rainy season while summer tends to be dry
  - resting period of the vine and no visible growth takes place
  - roughest time of the year in some parts of the country
* is the season for caribou observation in the park
  - chapped lips and dry skin
  - living with the dead
  - making dried sweet potatoes
  - storytelling
* is the season of depth and contemplation
  - solitude and silence
  - stillness and rest, during which energy is condensed, conserved, and stored
  - survival and waiting
* is the season when Price County shines
  - it is most common
  - most travelers prefer to head for the islands
  - our deciduous fruit trees are supposed to be dormant
  - the Dutch character and temperament come into their town
  - when, studies prove, TV viewership peaks
  - symbol of death
* is the time for backyard wildlife watchers to brush up on their identification skills
  - basket-making and for storytelling in Oregon's native cultures
  - coats, basketball, skiing and oranges flown in from the tropics
  - dreaming, and for moving between realities
  - indoor work, summer for outdoors
* is the time of dormancy and renewal
  - minimum light
  - rest and introspection
  - withdrawal, with slow life activity and a time for rest
  - year the problem seems at it's worst in schools
  - that the trees are barren
* is the time to add lime to ponds
  - clean the garden of last summer's plant debris
  - have a nightcap
  - kick back and relax
  - maintain conditioning and to work on an endurance base for the spring
  - make forts and have snow ball fights
  - spot the large, spherical nests built in deciduous trees
  - when lakes are frozen
  - traditional season for doing intensive meditation practice
  - warmest of seasons
  - wettest season, though temperatures remain mild
  - worst season of the year
  - their season for birthing, nursing young, and rowdy breeding
  - time is spent sowmobiling, fishing, and sometimes short traplines
  - tough on birds
  - tourism's high season, when prices go up and reservations are de rigueur
  - typically a season of mists and light rains or drizzle
  - usually the time when sporadic cases of meningococcal disease occur
  - very stressful on young animals for several reasons
* is when gardeners look more often and longer at the outdoors
  - it does the most damage
  - the rates are lowest in Reno
  - where the lilacs eternally lie
* lasts about nine months out of the year.
* leads to spring, which leads to summer and fall.
* locks the land in snow, spring is brief, and summers are hot.
* magical time of year that lends itself to many different science discoveries
  - when the park is serenely ruled by the forces of nature
* makes survival for many animals a challenge.
* means brown, dry lawns in residential areas and fields green with winter wheat
  - deep snow throughout the mountains of Central Asia where wild snow leopards live
  - hard times on a squirrel's life
  - snow and snow means skiing
  - snow, and snow means plowing
* metaphor for hard times.
* natural time to settle and go inward.
* never see snow.
* occurs because the earth is farther from the sun
  - in the northern hemisphere when the sun is farthest away
  - when the sun s rays are the most slanted on a particular place on Earth
* offers a short season of snow cover with very little snow build-up.
* officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere, even as daylight starts to lengthen.
* often brings heavy snowfalls
  - causes sad havoc among the numerous young brood born in summer
  - means the onset of the flu
* peaceful time with occasional snowfalls clothing mountains in shimmering white.
* places enormous stress on wildlife.
* poses many challenges to wildlife, most especially adequate food and warmth
  - special risks to pets
* produces a dry climate in houses, and the cold air outside can chap the skin.
* pruning also minimizes the spread of insects and disease
  - causes a tree to grow more vigorously
* rains mean mudslides, road closings, and threats to mountain homes.
* range from mild to very cold, and snowfall varies from year to year.
* ranges The limiting habitat for bighorn sheep is winter range.
* risky time for otters.
* runs spawn closer to the ocean, and require less travel time.
* season of cold grace
  - drought because all the available water is tied up in ice or snow
  - rest and endurance
  - that has many celebrations and symbols for many people
  - to be happy
* seems to be the universal time for sadness, reflection, being alone and lonely.
* sees the arrival of many birds, such as ducks and geese.
* shipping on rivers, especially, causes shifting migration routes.
* snows crust the ground and temperatures freeze
  - occur in the higher mountains
* special time with a wide variety of winter sports for the outdoor enthusiast.
* squash veggies also tend to be fast carbs.
* starts and ends early in Orlando.
* steelhead inhabit several areas of a river.
* stressful time for squirrels due to cold temperatures and the scarcity of food.
* stressful time for wildlife as their sources of food disappear
  - in snow country
* sunscald frequently occurs in even-aged sugar maple stands.
* takes a heavy toll on songbirds.
* tend to be cloudy except for periods of extreme cold when skies are clear
  - drier than summers
* tends to be cold and snowy.
* there last six months and are without sunlight.
* thinning minimizes the risk of beetle infestation.
* time for brilliant blue skies and crisp, clear days
  - family gatherings and curling up with a book
  - indoor projects
  - solitude on the river
* time of dormancy for cacti so water atleast once a month
  - drought and fire, and saltwater penetrates farther inland
  - many unusual celebrations around the world
  - reduced activity
  - rest for trees and trees begin to get ready
  - transition
* time to observe and study crystals, especially as they appear in beautiful snowflakes
  - plan the spring and summer garden
* time when flowers bloom in profusion and rain is infrequent
  - tree work can be plentiful and profitable if it's sought out and planned
  - where many people virtually hibernate and cover up their less than perfect eating
* trying time to die.
* typically brings with it the flu season.
* usually bears down hard, long and dark, cold and unforgiving
  - enjoys above freezing temperatures during the day with powdery snow in the mountains
  - fall below freezing for at most a few weeks a year
  - finds moose in riparian areas
  - varies quite a bit from year to year
* vary from mild and rainy to snow and ice.
* wrens and rosy finches are common breeders along rocky beaches.
+ Ain, Climate: Departments of France
  * Climate in the Ain department is mostly temperate. Winters are cold and summers are very hot. Rainfall is moderate.
+ Boulder, Colorado, Geography, Climate: County seats in Colorado
  * Boulder has a dry climate. It has many sunny or mostly sunny days every year. Winters are cool, but sometimes can get very cold.
+ Brisbane, Weather: Brisbane :: Capital cities in Australia :: Cities in Queensland
  * Brisbane is in the subtropics and is hot and humid in summer. Winter is warm compared to most other cities in Australia.
+ Easter Island, Climate and weather: Polynesian islands :: World Heritage Sites
  * The climate of Easter Island is subtropical maritime. Winters are quite mild. The rainiest month is April, though the island has year-round rainfall. As an isolated island Easter Island is constantly exposed to winds which help to keep the temperature fairly cool. Occasionally, heavy rainfall and rainstorms strike the island. Cyclones and hurricanes do not occur around Easter Island.
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+ Nambal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Climate: Union Councils of Abbottabad District
  * The valley is full of Bhayar trees. Winters are extremely cold while summers are very pleasant.
+ Perihelion: Celestial mechanics
  * When Earth is closest to the sun, it is winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere. Thus it is possible to see that Earth's distance from the sun does not cause the season to change. Earth's axis is tilted to that plane by 23.5 degrees. Winter falls on that part of the globe where sunlight strikes least directly. Summer falls on that part of the globe where sunlight strikes most directly.
+ Saasen (Reiskirchen), Climate: Villages in Hesse
  * Saasen has a temperate climate. Winters are mild and summers are cool.
+ Scottsdale, Arizona, Geography, Climate
  * Scottsdale's climate is arid. Winters are mild and summers are very hot. Retrieved on April 30, 2007.
+ Southern United States: Census Regions of the United States
  * All Confederate States were in the South, but not all Southern States joined the Confederacy. Most of the South is a land of long, hot summers. Winters are mostly short and cool. There is abundant rainfull. This combination gives the South a long growing season.
  * Winter is so cold, yet brings such sweet holidays.
+ Syria, Geography
  * The climate in Syria is dry and hot. Winters are mild.
  * Winter' is the coldest time of the year. It is one of the four seasons. Winter comes after autumn and is before spring.
  * Winter begins around the winter solstice. In the Northern Hemisphere the winter solstice is usually December 21 or December 22. In the Southern Hemisphere the winter solstice is usually June 21 or June 22. The days become shorter and the nights become longer.