Is it OK to Compost in Winter?

Answer by WR: You can most definitely continue composting through the winter and it is highly recommended.  Decomposition in your heap may slow down during the winter months but it will "work" anyway and all those good organic materials will not go to waste even if they don't finish decomposing over the winter.  The main adjustment is to be a bit more patient with it.  To preserve moisture, we recommend having your pile in the shade during the summer, if possible.  In the winter, you can put the pile in a sunnier location but that is not crucial. In any season, keep it covered to prevent moisture loss in our high desert climate. We have a web page with more info about Winter Composting here:  https://www.nmcomposters.org/winter-composting

I hope this is assuring to you that it is fine to compost in winter.  Please don't hesitate to send more questions as you go along.