Winter, coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring; the name comes from an old Germanic word that means ‘time of water’ and refers to the rain and snow of winter in middle and high latitudes. The low temperatures associated with winter occur only in those latitudes.
WDTN on MSN: New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
Modern winter jackets are also a testament to centuries-old physics and cutting-edge materials science.
New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm