Montage – snow falling in NYC, skier in Colorado, empty beach in Florida.

One of the most unique aspects of the US is the sheer diversity of its winter weather. It is entirely possible to go skiing in the morning in Vermont and sunbathing in the afternoon in Southern California—provided you have a plane ticket.

Which winter would you choose?"

From blizzard-bound Buffalo to 70°F in Miami — here’s what December–March looks like across the country:

The winter season in the US offers a range of exciting events and activities: