Winter-chan is a 'moe' anthropomorphic personification of the winter season, following the internet trend of turning abstract concepts and seasonal changes into anime-style characters. She typically appears as a pale girl with white or light blue hair, dressed in heavy winter attire, and is often depicted as both cute and slightly menacing to reflect the harshness of the cold. Originating from imageboards like 4chan, she serves as a seasonal mascot used to announce the arrival of freezing temperatures. The meme is frequently used during the transition into late autumn to warn others of the impending snow or to express a niche appreciation for the aesthetic of the winter months.