One thing that we can be sure of is that the seasons will change. And as the summer fades into our memories, it’s time to start preparing for the winter season. Some people like winter and others don’t, but no matter how you feel about it, winter is unavoidable. Here are eight fantastic Android smartphone apps that will help you get the most out of your winter experience if you love the season, or help you get through it as pleasantly as possible if you are not a fan. In this article we review the best Android Winter Apps her in the following.

 
Winter Survival Kit

The name says it all – having this Android app is a matter of survival. Having this app is just as necessary as having a physical survival kit with you, if not more so. In fact, it even instructs you on how to create a physical winter survival kit and what you will need. It will help you find out where you are if you get lost driving in a storm, notify your friends and family if you have a problem, calculate how much gas you will need to make a trip, and warn you to turn off your engine in order to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

Shopping Days to Christmas

This is just a simple home screen widget, but if you are someone who puts off holiday shopping until the last minute, it’s going to be very helpful to you. The app lets you know every day how many days you have left to get your shopping done before Christmas. If you want to avoid having to do everything on Christmas Eve, get this app to keep reminding you and urging you to get to the mall as soon as possible.

Winter Wake-Up

Sometimes unannounced snow falls after you go to bed, which can be a real pain in the morning. This Android app works like a regular alarm clock, except for the fact that it wakes you up ahead of time if there was freezing weather or snowfall the night before. This gives you enough time to clean your driveway and get the snow off your car without being late to work.

Winter Weather Snow Outlooks

If you are looking to avoid bad weather or at least be prepared for it, this is a great app to have on hand. It is a fast and simple-to-use app that gets you up-to-date and accurate information from the National Weather Service. It’s great for both people who want to avoid the snow and for storm chasers and people looking to enjoy the winter weather.

Holiday Recipes

Whatever holiday you celebrate during the winter season, this app will give you some great cooking ideas and recipes. There are over 600 recipes to choose from ranging from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. If you are tired of making the same old family dishes that you serve every holiday season, this app is a fantastic starting point for generating some new ideas and trying some new holiday recipes.

2013 New Year Countdown

Here is a simple and fun app that will give you a festive winter background for your Android phone. There are three designs to choose from (night city, party and garden) each giving you great looking countdown wallpaper that lets you know how much time is left until the New Year’s ball drops. You can make the background transparent, change its color and customize it to give the countdown the look you want.

Ski TrailMaps

This Android app is the ultimate tool for people who love to ski and snowboard and can’t wait to get on the slopes. Ski Trailmaps gives you access to snow reports, trail maps and webcams that give you a peak at the conditions at various ski resorts around the world. The trail maps download straight to your phone, which allows you access to them at later times, even when you don’t have Internet access. From North America to Europe and even Australia, the app offers high-quality color makes from over a thousand international ski resorts.

Xmas Organizer

If you are someone who has a hard time Christmas shopping, this app will be a life saver. It allows you to make your Christmas gift lists and check them twice in order to make sure that you don’t forget anyone. Not only that, but you can use the app to keep yourself on budget and refrain from overspending during the holiday season.

These Android apps can help you to take the stress out of winter and enjoy all of the fun and excitement that this season has to offer.

David Lazar is a blogger at CometDocs.com. With a background in journalism, he enjoys writing about and following a variety of topics, including careers, technology and new media.