The difference of upcoming and coming
The difference of upcoming and coming, such as the winter is upcoming/ coming.

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Upcoming = Adjective ( An upcoming event )

Coming = Gerund / Present Continuous ( The people are coming now )

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I hate that winter is coming.  (Fine)
I will hate the upcoming winter.  but some might also say:
I will hate the coming winter.

All are fine.  "Upcoming" is not often used.

Never: The winter is upcoming.