What are some signs of a bitter cold winter? ?

Question

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What are some signs that this may be true that we are going to have a bitter cold winter? I hear some parts of the country will see higher than normal precipitation. Some says they see more than many acorns on the ground proves this. Some say their dogs fur is getting increasingly thicker. We have even seen the leaves on trees turning gold already. In fact we saw that in July. Any other things to watch out for.

Thanks,

Answer 1

1. Pigs  gathering sticks - have to live on a farm for that one.

2.  Insects marching a bee-line rather than meandering.

3. Early seclusion of bees within the hive.

4. Muskrats burrowing holes high on the riverbank.

5. The squirrel gathers nuts early to fortify for winter.

6. Frequent halos or rings around the sun or moon forecasts numerous snows.

7. Mice eating ravenously into a home.

8. Heavy and numerous fogs in August.

9. Spiders spinning larger than normal webs and entering the house in great numbers.

10 The wollybear caterpillar - A narrow orange band in the middle of the caterpillar warns of heavy snow; fat and fuzzy caterpillars warns of bitter cold. Also… a rough winter if you see lots of them crawling around, their movement is slow