A common question presented to me this time of year deals with how harsh or mild the upcoming Winter will be. El Nino is a decent indicator from year to year, but nothing worth betting the farm on. Computer models are iffy, and climatology is average at best, so our old friend Folklore must hold the key. For a cold winter check for the following: Bushy tails on squirrels, thick manes on horses, thick fur on deer, hornet's nests low to the ground, a hot August, a cold November, a windy Fall, lots of fog in August and October, trees that keep their leaves too long, a plethora of nuts and acorns on the ground, thick skin on onions and apples, persimmons that reveal a spoon shape when cut in half, large ant hills in late Summer, and of course, thin brown bands on woolly worms. If these prove inaccurate, Stay with CBS 6, We'll Keep You Ahead of the Storm.
Zach
