2025–26 Asian winter
Meteorological period in Asia
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The first day of meteorological 2025-2026 winter in Asia began on December 1, 2025, and will end 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.
Meteorological winterDecember 1 – February 28
Astronomical winterDecember 21 – March 20
First event startedOctober 20, 2025
Total fatalitiesAt least 12
| 2025–26 Asian winter | |
|---|---|
2026 Russia's Far East Winter Storm on July 14, 2026 | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| Meteorological winter | December 1 – February 28 |
| Astronomical winter | December 21 – March 20 |
| First event started | October 20, 2025 |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total fatalities | At least 12 |
| Total damage | Unknown |
| Related articles | |
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] Ten people were killed in record snowfall across Japan in late January 2026.[4]
Mid-January
A winter storm hit the Russian Far East, killing two people in Kamchatka.[5]
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