Add foreground objects to keep the scene from having too much dead white spaces in it.
Use a fast shutter and your on-camera flash to freeze the falling snow in the sky.
Embrace the environment.
Bring your tripod to integrate long exposure into your winter scene.
I used the dodge tool to make sure we can see the skiers in this photo because they were in the shade.
Many winter scenes only have whites and blues. Shooting at sunset helps alleviate this issue.
It's cold, it's windy...perfect conditions for crisp winter photographs.
Look for details to give your winter scenes a unique touch.
I used HDR to get the various exposures to blend nicely.
Shooting at sunrise is cold, but the results are always better than in the middle of the day thanks to the warm tones.
Look for shadows and contrast to avoid stale scenes.
A very basic winter scene, but one that can be difficult to capture properly when not using the Sunny White Balance.
Shooting tracks can create a sense of adventure.
Switching to a telephoto lens can add drama to your scene.
Really windy days can be a harrowing time to shoot, and you will need to protect your lens from the moisture.
Look for light reflecting off of falling or windblown snow.
Another example of how sunrise creates dramatic shadows you won't find in the middle of the day.