Winter officially begins on Dec. 21, however, meteorological winters begins on Dec. 1.

Homeowners are advised to prepare their homes for winter by protecting pipes, insulating attics and servicing furnaces.

The National Weather Service recommends stocking essential items like non-perishable food, water and warm clothing for severe winter events.

Winter is coming.

The season kicks off on Dec. 21 with astronomical winter, the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac .

However, meteorological winter begins earlier, on Dec. 1, marking the start of the coldest season based on calendar months.

Across Middle Tennessee, multiple weather hazards are expected into early next week, with a severe weather risk on Nov. 7 , followed by much colder

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