10 signs our winter could be brutal, says the farmer's almanac
The meteorological tradition says that these clues can give you an idea of what winter has in store.
Since 1818, the Farmer's almanac provided weather forecasts according to what it describes as a "secret formula" of various indicators. Experts have already predicted that we are going to have a additional snow -capped winter In the United States, in the coming months, in particular compared to last year, which was unusually hot overall. You could take this prediction with a grain of salt, because we now have a much more precise technology which to count on. But the Farmer's almanac said there are a number of natural indicators that people have been looking for for centuries.
In fact, listening to Some natural signs can help you determine if we are heading for a hard winter "with a lot of cold temperatures and snow", according to the Farmer's almanac . To help in search of your search, the meteorological publication has a list of "weather" respected by the Cleveland Weather guru Dick Goddard that you can search in your own courtyard. Read the rest to discover 10 panels you should know.
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1 Lots of acorned acorns
If you have started to notice an unusual amount of acorns on the ground, you may want to start preparing the cold season right away. Tradition and traditions say that "see an abundance of Brown acorns fall means that a severe winter is planned, "according to the Farmer's almanac .
In fact, the experts have already indicated that there had been a Abundance of dropped acorns This fall, the Chicago Sun-Totes recently reported. They say that it is the result of a "mast sowing event", which is a phenomenon that occurs once every few years when oaks produce more acorns than normal. Based on this sign, a brutal winter could be in store.
2 Fog in August
The fog can also help you determine what winter will look like, in particular with regard to a specific month.
"According to To meter the tradition "For each fog in August, there will be a snowfall" Farmer's almanac States.
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3 More spiders in your home
Spiders can be a scary spectacle for anyone, but their presence is also a bad sign for the coming season.
"Spiders can be predictors of winter weather ," THE Farmer's almanac explain. "Spiders that run larger than usual and / or entry into the house in large numbers can mean an approximate winter to come."
4 Peaks sharing a tree
If you are a bird observer, examining more closely the behavior of the peak can give you an overview of the weather as well. THE Farmer's almanac Lists the "peaks sharing a tree" as one of the signs of the nature of a hard winter to come.
Wondering what it means for the 2023-24 season? A pair of peaks was already video Sharing a tree in the Bainbridge canton, Ohio, in August, reported WJW local affiliated with Fox.
5 Squirrels bringing together the nuts early
Do squirrels know something we don't know? Regarding the coming winter, it turns out that they could. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
"One of the many signs traditionally mentioned with a hard winter is an unusual abundance of acorns. It is also said that squirrels will start to come together These nuts earlier than usual to strengthen against a hard winter " Farmer's almanac explain.
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6 More mice trying to enter your home
Like spiders, mice seem to have a sharp sense of penetrating before a brutal winter. If you see them en masse, they can bring bad news.
Speak Farmer's almanac , "The mice checked furiously to enter your home" is another sign of a hard winter to come.
7 An early arrival of crickets
Make sure to listen to this first chirp in your home. "Cricks are not only a symbol of good luck, but they can also tell us about the winter time to come" Farmer's almanac States.
According to these experts, weather report Said that an early arrival of crickets at home means that winter should start earlier than expected.
8 Ants walking in a line
Spiders and crickets are not the only bugs to which you should pay attention when it comes to determining what winter will bring. Ants can also be a large indicator.
If you see "ants walking online rather than melanding" it could mean a cold and snowy winter on the way, according to the Farmer's almanac .
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9 Halos or frequent rings around the sun or the moon
Do you dream of a white Christmas this year? You may want to look at the sky to discover your spell. THE Farmer's almanac Said that "halos or frequent rings around the sun or the moon provide many snowfall".
This could be particularly true for halos around the moon, as Folklore indicates that it is an "precursor of unstable imminent time, especially during the winter months", according to the Farmer's almanac .
10 A smaller orange strip on a woolly bear caterpillar
Another pest caterpillar who has long been associated with Winter time folklore ," THE Farmer's almanac Remarks. One way to predict the conditions of the season is via the size of the Orange group of this creature.
Based on tradition, if the orange group of a woolly bear is narrow, the coming winter will be particularly snowy. On the other hand, a large orange strip generally indicates a softer winter.
"And the woolly wool worm tracks that normal mean that winter will be very cold" Farmer's almanac Add.
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