There is even a popular phrase "squirrels gathering nuts in a flurry will cause snow to gather in a hurry." This saying ties with the theory that many acorns in a given year is often a sign of abundant snowfall on the way. A harsh winter may in store if you see a snowy owl arrive early, or witness the early migration of ducks, geese and even monarch butterflies. ![]() Maybe it's an animal's instinct that can tell us about winter. If you notice a big berry crop, that can be an indication the following winter will be a cold one. And fuzzier-than-normal woolly worm caterpillars are said to. According to folklore, if the woolly worm caterpillar’s orange band is narrow, the winter will be snowy conversely, a wide orange band means a mild winter (all black caterpillars are not woolly worms). When flowers that usually bloom during the spring bloom again in the fall, winter will be cold. The Size of the Orange Band on the Woolly Bear (or Woolly Worm) Caterpillar. ![]() There are some biological markers such as plants that have a documented history of certain patterns that are said to correlate to the upcoming winter conditions. Some experts would say all you have to do is go outside and let nature be your guide. ![]() We look to the oceans, the arctic and even Siberia for hints. For weeks, we analyze charts and graphs, trends and climatology. This is the time of year when we meteorologists attempt to predict what the upcoming coldest months of the year will be like.
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