How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
Which has a colder winter- the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere?
Northern Hemisphere
What winter storm is defined by reduced visibility, strong winds, and a duration of at least 3 hours?
Blizzard
For meteorologists, what are the three calendar winter months in the Northern Hemisphere?
December, January, and February
What are the small white crystals formed on surfaces during the winter?
Frost
What is the thin layer of ice on roadways that can be nearly invisible but extremely slippery?
Black ice
What is the only insect that migrates to a warmer climate (that is 2,500 miles away) each year?
Monarch butterflies- They fly to Mexico for the winter.
Along with nuts and seeds, red squirrels dry out what other food to store for the winter?
Mushrooms
When bears sleep during the winter, what is it called?
Hibernation
What animal famously predicts the length of winter every February?
A groundhog
What red bird sticks around in snowy winters instead of migrating?
A cardinal
What large mammals are excellent swimmers and can swim for several hours in icy waters?
Polar bears
Where were the first Winter Olympic Games held?
France
What country has won the most medals in the Winter Olympics?
Norway
