January

4. The shortest day of the year, which occurs around December 21 but affects January daylight.
6. What some animals do to survive the cold of January.
7. A cold, treeless biome found in polar regions, often associated with January.
9. New Year's promise.
10. What a beverage might be in January, especially in cold regions.
12. The first month of the year.
14. A spike of ice formed when water drips and freezes in cold weather.
15. Thin layer of ice formed on surfaces in cold weather.
17. Bird often associated with cold, winter landscapes in the U.S.

1. Frozen precipitation commonly seen in January.
2. Severe snowstorm with strong winds.
3. A common winter toy or transport used on snowy hills.
5. A cold sensation, often felt in January.
8. Relating to the North or South Pole, where temperatures are extremely cold in January.
11. Zodiac sign for those born between December 22 and January 19.
13. Season that starts in December and continues through January.
16. Year Celebration that marks the start of January.