Map Shows Which States Will Get Extra Sunlight in January

Winter is still going strong across America, but even amid all the National Weather Service's winter storm warnings and cold weather, January still brings a taste of spring in the form of more sunlight.

Winter solstice took place on Dec. 21, marking the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and sunlight has been increasing in the U.S. ever since.

"The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs on Sunday, December 21...