'''Winter''' is the fourth [[Seasons|season]] in [[Stardew Valley]]. It is followed by [[Spring]] and preceded by [[Fall]].
'''Winter''' is the fourth [[Seasons|season]] in [[Stardew Valley]]. It is followed by [[Spring]] and preceded by [[Fall]].
Winter is unique amongst the seasons in that no outdoors [[Crops]] apart from [[Winter Seeds]] and [[Fiber Seeds]] will grow, and all [[Grass]], [[Weeds]], and most tilled soil (including all fertilizer, even if the tile remains tilled) will all be removed at the start of the season. [[Bee House]]s will also not produce [[honey]] during winter. Finally, standard [[trees]], including those planted on the farm (except fruit trees) do not grow in winter unless [[Tree Fertilizer]] is applied.
Winter is unique amongst the seasons in that no outdoors [[Crops]] apart from [[Winter Seeds]] and [[Fiber Seeds]] will grow, and all [[Weeds]] and most tilled soil (including all fertilizer, even if the tile remains tilled) will all be removed at the start of the season. [[Grass] remains but does not spread. [[Bee House]]s will also not produce [[honey]] during winter. Finally, standard [[trees]], including those planted on the farm (except fruit trees) do not grow in winter unless [[Tree Fertilizer]] is applied.
Overall, with plant growth stopped, Winter can become a challenging season for farmers, leaving only [[Animals|animal]] produce and the [[Greenhouse]] as the mainstay of farm produce. However, the reduced intensity of farming makes it an excellent season for other activities, including [[foraging]], [[The Mines]]/[[Skull Cavern]] exploration, [[fishing]], digging at [[Artifact Spot|artifact spots]], and gift-giving - with nine birthdays, Winter is tied with [[Summer]] for most birthdays in a season. It also makes it easier to obtain [[The Farm|Farm]] and [[Tools|Tool]] upgrades without impacting normal routines.
Overall, with plant growth stopped, Winter can become a challenging season for farmers, leaving only [[Animals|animal]] produce and the [[Greenhouse]] as the mainstay of farm produce. However, the reduced intensity of farming makes it an excellent season for other activities, including [[foraging]], [[The Mines]]/[[Skull Cavern]] exploration, [[fishing]], digging at [[Artifact Spot|artifact spots]], and gift-giving - with nine birthdays, Winter is tied with [[Summer]] for most birthdays in a season. It also makes it easier to obtain [[The Farm|Farm]] and [[Tools|Tool]] upgrades without impacting normal routines.
Winter is unique amongst the seasons in that no outdoors Crops apart from Winter Seeds and Fiber Seeds will grow, and all Weeds and most tilled soil (including all fertilizer, even if the tile remains tilled) will all be removed at the start of the season. [[Grass] remains but does not spread. Bee Houses will also not produce honey during winter. Finally, standard trees, including those planted on the farm (except fruit trees) do not grow in winter unless Tree Fertilizer is applied.
Overall, with plant growth stopped, Winter can become a challenging season for farmers, leaving only animal produce and the Greenhouse as the mainstay of farm produce. However, the reduced intensity of farming makes it an excellent season for other activities, including foraging, The Mines/Skull Cavern exploration, fishing, digging at artifact spots, and gift-giving - with nine birthdays, Winter is tied with Summer for most birthdays in a season. It also makes it easier to obtain Farm and Tool upgrades without impacting normal routines.
Animals require additional care during this season, as they cannot go outside due to the cold. Providing them with a Heater will also make them happier. Additionally, due to the lack of grass and weeds, Fiber and Hay are more difficult to obtain outdoors. However fiber still can be found in the Mines and Mutant Bug Lair, or alternatively grown with Fiber Seeds. Hay can be purchased from Marnie's Ranch, or randomly gifted from her in the mail. It can also be obtained as a byproduct of Wheat grown in the Greenhouse.
There are several winter events and festivals which give the player unique opportunities to acquire items. One takes place early in the month and one takes place towards the end, marking the end of the year in the Valley. Additional SquidFest and Night Market activities occur halfway through the season.
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The Nautilus Shell can be found at The Beach only in Winter. In addition, the items shown below can be found while foraging during Winter. The percentages provided for each location are the percentage of all foraged items in the location that will (on average) be the specified item. [1]
These fish can be caught in the submarine ride at the Night Market during Winter 15-17, while the market is open (5pm – 2am). They can also be caught regardless of weather, time, or season using Magic Bait in the southwest corner of The Beach.
↑The foraged items that can spawn in a given location each season are determined by GameLocation::spawnObjects in the game code, using input from the data file Content\Locations.xnb. The percentages provided here have been normalized to ensure that the percentages sum to 100% for each location. The data was normalized by:
Calculating the sum of all percentages listed in Locations.xnb for Winter
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Winter Root (1)
Crystal Fruit (1)
Snow Yam (1)
Crocus (1)
Foraging Level 7
Mixed Seeds (1)
Sap (5)
Clay (1)
Nautilus Shell can be found at The Beach only in Winter. In addition, the items shown below can be found while foraging during Winter. The percentages provided for each location are the percentage of all foraged items in the location that will (on average) be the specified item. [1]
Winter Seeds
Dried Fruit
Jelly
Wine
Winter Star Bundle
Juice
Pickles
Roots Platter
Juice
Pickles
Sashimi, 
Maki Roll, 
Quality Fertilizer).
Fisher Profession (+25%)
Angler Profession (+50%)
Summer
Winter
Ocean Fish Bundle
Fish Taco
Spring
Fall
Dish O' The Sea
Fried Calamari
"Catch a Squid" Quest
Lucky Lunch
Lake Fish Bundle
River Fish Bundle
Rain
Seafoam Pudding
