Numerous signs about this or that time of year have been formed not only over centuries, but also over millennia, and each nation has made its contribution to the collection of signs. Today, without any problems, we can find out the weather forecast for the near future, and, if desired, for a month, or even six months in advance.

But, despite all the high technologies and the fairly high accuracy of forecasts, we, with bated breath, listen to folk signs and check whether it will come true or not. Either the mystery of the Russian soul, or simply peculiarities climatic conditions led to the fact that winter signs cause special awe.

And this is not surprising - after all, winter predicts summer and gives clues about what the harvest will be like.

Winter signs had great importance in people's lives, passed on from generation to generation, supplemented by new and more accurate ones. They began to become familiar with numerous signs from childhood.

On cold winter evenings, by the light of a torch, children were often gathered together and told about the importance of omens. For better memorization, most signs about winter were formed into proverbs.

What are the signs?

All signs were divided into long-term and short-term. Long-term forecasts were given for spring and summer. Short-term folk signs made it possible to predict the weather for the coming winter.

Hunters, focusing on signs, decided to go hunting or not, travelers knew whether or not to go to long way. For example, a chicken standing on one leg foreshadowed frosty weather in the coming days.

One could also guess from the horses sleeping standing up in the stall that severe frost was ahead. Winter signs on short term were just as important as long-term ones, because with the advent of winter, even severe ones, life did not stop.

There were also signs of frost that we still pay attention to today.:

• there are no clouds and the north wind blows;
• smoke from the chimney stands in a column;
• it will be frosty if there is a pale moon in the sky, surrounded by a halo;
• the stars seem to twinkle.

Warm and sunny weather was promised with fluffy frost on the tree branches and streaks of clouds in the sky. Heavy snowfall with “shaggy” snowflakes, fogged windows promised clear weather. The ice cracking underfoot spoke of the rapid end of the frost.

There is no wind, but the smoke from the chimney seems to be spreading along the ground - it means snowfall. The dark sky in the morning, despite the fact that the snow had stopped falling yesterday, also foreshadowed snowfall.

The onset of the thaw could have been predicted by the following signs::

• water appeared on the surface of the ice, despite the frost;
• there is almost no draft in the stove, the heat does not last, and the fire is almost white;
• bullfinch outside the window;
• Sparrows chirp noisily and cheerfully.

Most accurate forecast weather was given by watching the evening sunset:

• the setting sun is red - there will be a strong snowstorm;
• clouds floating across the sky against the wind - toward snow;
• clouds have arrived from the north - don’t expect any warmth.

All the sparrows are hiding somewhere, but a magpie is flying around the house - frosty days lie ahead. Clear and stable weather could be judged by the color of the sky - it should be clear blue color. We noticed a squirrel that left the nest and went down to the ground to stay warm.

Attention was also paid to the behavior of domestic animals, because it is known that animals sense weather changes much earlier than humans.

Most of these observations are associated with a cat, and the prevailing signs are still true today:

• the cat climbed onto the stove - expect frost;
• for no apparent reason, start scraping the floor - to a snowstorm;
• decided to scratch the wall - bad weather;
• I lay down on the very passage with my belly up - to stay warm.

Winter signs were of great importance for a short period of time for children, quickly memorizing proverbs, they could figure out what the weather would be like in the near future without prompting from adults. Therefore, they knew whether or not it was worth starting games on the street.

Longer-term forecasts could be obtained by looking at the night month - you didn’t even have to leave the hut for this. The gentle month foreshadowed that it would snow for about thirty days. A bold yellow moon in the sky is a sign of a slushy and humid winter.

By appearance The month and moon could determine the weather for the near future. If you notice a reddish moon in the night sky, expect wet snow or even rain tomorrow.

Long-term signs

Winter predicts summer, and summer predicts winter. There is a well-known saying about this: prepare the sleigh in the summer, and the cart in the winter.

Summer weather could be predicted with almost 100% certainty by the weather in winter:

• warm winter - expect a cold summer;
• constant blizzards, blizzards - get ready for summer storms;
• harsh and frosty winter- the promise of a hot summer.

Each month of winter is rich in its own signs.

What will December tell us?

Yuri's Day in Rus' was celebrated twice a year: December 9 and May 6 (new style). These days were respectively called cold Yuri and warm Yuri. If there was a lot of snow on St. George’s Day in December, by the day warm Yuri The grass will already sprout.

The Day of St. Andrew the First-Called is celebrated on December 13th. On this day it was worth going and listening to the water: the murmur is quiet, almost indistinguishable - a smooth winter is ahead, and if the murmur is loud, clearly audible - expect snowstorms, blizzards and other snowy weather.

January forecasts

Winter folk signs in January could tell what the harvest would be like in the summer.

• The edges of the roofs are framed with long icicles - summer will bring a good harvest.
• If the winter frosts were the worst on Epiphany, expect a rich harvest.

Frosts in January lead to hot and dry July. Heavy snowfalls in January – numerous rains in July. If the south wind blows on January 21 - will take place in the summer a lot of severe thunderstorms. Warm day January 24 – to early spring, cold day - late spring.

Signs of February

Wet snow in February means summer will be rainy. Little snow February leads to dry and hot August. But Special attention paid attention to what the wind was like in February. Strong and cold constant winds promised an excellent harvest.

If the sun is shining brightly on the first day, you should wait for early spring. The wind on Ephraim's day (February 10) indicated that the summer would be damp.

When Candlemas came (February 15), they carefully watched the sun. If the setting sun peeks out from behind the clouds, it’s a sure sign: the end of the harsh winter has come. But if you couldn’t see the sun, it was always behind the clouds - winter is not going to recede.

In fact, there were much more signs of winter time - each province and volost had its own signs of certain events. And this is understandable - winter conditions are different everywhere.

People paid attention not only to how the wind blows, what month is in the sky, how the streams gurgle - they noticed everything: what the harvest of cones was (by the way, a lot of cones - there will be a good harvest of barley), and how the moss grows on the trees when it fell first snow, how animals behave in the forest. Everything mattered because a mistake in weather forecasting could cost lives.

Modern signs

Modern man has an idea only of the most general folk signs– not only the time has changed, the nature of the signs that matter has changed. Today, it is much more interesting for a person to know what signs will indicate that the car engine may not start in the morning.

Which both children and adults are looking forward to. After all, at this time you can eat plenty of pancakes, and also visit the fair, witness fist fights, and, if you wish, even take part in them. Each winter month received its own name among the people:

• December is jelly, because the earth freezes all winter;
• January is the turning point of winter;
• February – Bokogrey.

In November, the last struggle between winter and autumn ends and icy December knocks on the door. During the first month of winter, the sun warms up less and less often, and if it appears, it weakly warms the earth with its oblique rays. It stands low above our horizon at this time, and shines for only a short time. The days in December are short, and only after the 25th “the sun turns to summer, and winter to frost.” According to ancient popular belief, on this day the sun dresses up in a festive sundress, puts back his silver hair with a golden kokoshk and sits in a chariot drawn by three dashing horses: gold, silver and diamond, turning them sharply from winter to summer. It is believed that from the day until the New Year, the day will increase by a “chicken’s step”, or even less – “by a crow’s foot”.

Rejoicing at the victory of warmth and light over the forces of cold and darkness, our ancestors lit bonfires in honor of the sun on December 25 (December 12, old style). The old people noticed that if on Spiridonov day the sun appears on the horizon and begins to sparkle, then all Christmastide will be sunny. But if frost hangs on the trees, they will not only be clear, but also warm.

According to the astronomical calendar, winter begins when the Sun enters the constellation Capricorn (December 22-23), but people believed that winter began when a strong sled track was established and the rivers crackled from the frost.

There is no winter if the toboggan path is not established.

It became winter when the snow fell and the rivers froze.

A long, harsh and cold winter is popularly called: “severe or long winter,” and a mild winter with frequent thaws is called: “orphan winter (frail, insignificant).”

Winter signs

Zimushka-winter is how this cold season of the year was affectionately called in Rus'. The nature of winter determined the entire next year. Without modern technologies Our ancestors could almost accurately predict the volume of the future harvest or the beginning of a thaw. For people who lived in ancient times, signs were very important, because at that time there was no meteorological forecast and modern instruments to find out the weather. In the old days, they understood what winter would be like even before it arrived. In the summer, by the number of acorns and rowan berries, they determined how much snow would fall; in the winter, they judged what the summer and harvest would be like:

1. As is the winter, so is the summer, and according to it is the harvest.
2. After a big harvest comes a harsh winter.
3. A lot of snow in winter means a lot of bread.
4. If there is a lot of snow at the beginning of winter, it will often rain in the summer.
5. An abundance of large icicles means a good harvest of vegetables.

Signs, proverbs and sayings about snow

There are many sayings, signs and proverbs about snow:

1. If it blows snow, bread will arrive.
2. If the snow has piled up close to the fences, the summer will be bad; and if there is a gap, it is fruitful.
3. Snow improves the field.
4. The winter will pass, the snow will melt, and what is sown will come back.
5. There is no daytime snow. The first reliable snow falls at night.
6. It will snow overnight and the road will become wintery.
7. The snow is falling like fluff (falling in light snowflakes).

They noticed that snow should fall in a timely manner - not too early and not too late, which is why they say: “If snow falls in our country at its right time, then God will give us a harvest.”

When a lot of snow fell, they said:

There is plenty of snow in the yard.

Roads become more expensive in winter(has become convenient for travel).

If on the way in winter a person is heavily covered in snow, then they say: “It snowed him.”

It is believed that the toboggan track is not established after the first snow has fallen:

When the first snow fell, it was still forty days until the real winter.

The hunters were also waiting for the first snow:

The snow fell and the trail disappeared.

If it snows, it will leave a trail.

There is no snow - and there is no trace.

Following the snowfall, winter snowstorms begin, which are also called “zavirukhi”:

Snowy snow - because winter is already near your ear.

According to the amount of snow that fell and the type of crust or “nastuda” formed on it (frozen solid upper layer snow holding man and beast) judge what the weather will be like in the summer:

If crusts have formed, then the year will be good, but if they are not present, the summer will be dry and barren.

If very strong and tall crusts form in winter, then in summer there will be storms and thunderstorms.

An abundance of snow in winter foreshadows an abundance of water and a hot summer. Winter should be frosty and snowy, but a warm winter with little snow does not foreshadow a fruitful summer.

Winter signs for animals (wild and domestic)

Both wild and domesticated animals have excellent synoptic abilities, so their behavior has been carefully observed for a long time:

1. In winter, wolves howl near human habitation - the frost will intensify.
2. Until the wolves gather in packs, real winter will not come.
3. Hares also feel the onset of cold weather and huddle closer to housing: “ Hares have come to the gardens - to the harsh winter" If the obliques go into forests and fields, the weather will be warm.
4. Before the onset of bad weather, a horse snorts, snores, shakes its mane, shakes its head and throws it up. But if the horse lies on the ground, then snow will soon fall.
5. The dog is curled up and lying in a ring - in the cold. It stretches out on the ground and lies belly up, with its paws spread out, for warmth.
6. Cats also pick up on weather changes. Before the onset of cold weather, they choose a warmer and higher place, curl up and, covering their muzzle with their paw, sleep. If a Murka licks its body and tail, scratches the wall with its claws - expect bad weather, licks its paw - towards the wind, rolls over on its back - good weather. Before the thaw, the cat lies down in the middle of the room, stretches out and sleeps.

Winter signs by birds

Crows sense weather changes well. Observing their lifestyle and behavior gives many weather signs at any time of the year:

1. In winter, crows sit on the tops of trees, cawing loudly and preening towards the snow.
2. If in the evening birds in a flock rise into the sky and circle in the air, now rising, now falling, without finding a place to sleep for the night, then at night there will be a storm or a blizzard.
3. Crows hover in the air - in front of the snow, sit on the ground - towards a thaw, sit on the tops of trees or roofs of houses - towards frost, sit on the lower branches of trees - towards the wind.

We carefully monitored not only the behavior of crows, but also other birds:

1. A magpie crawling under the eaves (roof) means there will be a blizzard.
2. Sparrows chirp a lot - this means a snowstorm.
3. Sparrows gather in flocks, sit on top of brushwood and sing - for warmth. But if the birds hide in the middle of the brushwood, then cold weather is approaching. In general, if sparrows become restless in winter, chirp loudly, hide under the roof or in brushwood, then there will be a snowstorm or frost.
4. A woodpecker chisels trees from the bottom up, tearing off almost all the bark - leading to a snowy and harsh winter.
5. The bullfinch sings in the blizzard, snow and slush.

Winter weather is also noticeable in poultry:

1. The rooster crowed in the evening before nine o'clock - the thaw.
2. Petka will start singing at night not at the usual time - this means bad weather and a change in the weather.
3. If in severe frost the kochets begin to sing earlier than usual, then warmer and more moderate weather will come.
4. A rooster stands on one leg in the middle of the yard - it means frost.
5. Chickens sit on the roost early - it’s cold, and the higher they rise, the colder it will be.
6. A chicken flaps its wings and twirls its tail in winter to indicate a snowstorm, and in summer to indicate rain.
7. The chickens have ruffled their feathers, raised their feathers and are huddling one against the other - towards the cold.
8. Geese hide their faces under their wings for frost, and flapping their wings for warmth.
9. If a goose cackles in winter, expect warmth, but if it sits with its legs crossed, it means a snowstorm or cold.

Winter weather signs

Many winter signs have survived to this day based on sound, wind, smoke, fog and frost:

1. An eastern gusty wind with a whistle means prolonged cold.
2. If the north wind blows for several days, there will be a storm or snowstorm, and the snow will fall thick and large.
3. The forest is noisy in winter - a thaw.
4. The willow makes noise (roars) - a blizzard.
5. The oak tree makes noise - it means bad weather.
6. The shutters are creaking and knocking - there will be frost.
7. The ringing of bells from afar is heard loudly and clearly - in the frost, faintly and dullly - in the snow.
8. The fog falls to the ground - to warming, stays high above the ground - for good weather.
9. Frost appeared at night - don't expect snow during the day.
10. The trees are covered with frost - to the warmth. After 90 days from this day, precipitation will fall: in winter - snow, in summer - rain.
11. Smoke from the chimney falls down and spreads along the ground - to the thaw; goes up - towards frost.
12. Clouds move against the wind - towards the snow.

Signs for a stove fire

By the way wood burns in the stove in winter, you can also predict the upcoming weather:

1. A red stove fire means frost, a white one means warmth.
2. If you hear squeaking and crackling noises when burning wood, expect cold weather.
3. The wood in the stove smokes, makes noise and does not burn well - this means warming.

Signs of the sun, stars and moon

1. Circles around the month or the sun in winter mean frost and prolonged snowstorms.
2. Light pillars near the sun - it will soon become significantly colder.
3. If there are “ears” (short pillars) near the sun, then there will be a blizzard and frost.
4. The rays of light from the sun descend downwards - towards cold, upwards - towards warmth.
5. Circles near the solar disk indicate severe, bitter frosts.
6. A lot of stars in the sky means cold. Rare stars mean blizzards and bad weather.
7. If the new moon is steep and has curved horns, it will be cold for several weeks.

Winter signs by month

Each winter month has its own signs. The first month of winter usually does not set records for coldness and it is extremely rare that it turns out to be colder than January. But December is still rightly called “jelly”:

December chills the earth all winter long.

December pleases your eyes with snow and rips your ears with frost.

December will pave, and nail, and give the sleigh a go.

In December the frosts get stronger. Usually their peak teaches at large church holidays, which is why people call it December frosts Vvedsky, Spiridonievsky, Nikolsky.

During this period, there is a small influx of solar energy, and what falls on the ground is reflected by the snow cover. The days are dim and short, but the nights seem to have no end.

The first winter month is rich in snowstorms, blocking the road across with snowdrifts.

The common ones include the following:

1. Snowy and cold december- to a bountiful harvest.
2. If December is cloudy, then expect a good harvest. But a clear December means a hungry year.
3. In December there is a lot of frost and snow, the ground is deeply frozen - for a harvest year.
4. Dry December means a dry summer.
5. The moon shines brightly - it means colder weather.
6. A clear sunrise, after which the sun has disappeared behind the clouds, promises snowfall.
7. Sparrows collect feathers and down and insulate their nests - in anticipation of the cold.

They also noticed that if you cut down a timber tree in the last days of December, it will last a long time and will not rot.

January is the coldest winter month. People often call him “prosinets”.

January is the beginning of the year, the middle of winter.

January is cracking - the ice on the rivers turns blue.

The height of winter usually falls around New Year's. And although the sun has turned to summer, winter still amuses people with frosts. There are still two months ahead of the reign of the white sorceress. It is considered a good omen if there is a lot of snow in January, which was called “peasant wealth”:

Snow on the fields - grain in the bins.

The snow is deep - the bread is good.

Determine the nature of the year, the future harvest and the weather of spring, summer and autumn:

1. If blizzards and snowfalls are often observed in January, then July will be rainy.
2. Little snow means a bad year.
3. If the month is dry and frosty, and the water in reservoirs has greatly decreased, then a dry and hot summer is coming.
4. A lot of long icicles - for the harvest.
5. A clear and windless day means cold weather.

Cold January is replaced by February-Bokogrey (blizzard). At first, it is practically no different from its predecessor: with the same starry and clear nights, with the same cold.

IN ancient Rus' February was the last month of the year, it was called “section”. There are two explanations for this name:

• February is freezing;
• month "cuts off" old year from new.

The month was sometimes called “low water”, i.e. the calendar boundary between winter and spring, as well as “fierce” and “snow” - due to frequent snowfalls and frosts. But still the most good name month - “bokogray”. After all, it is at this time that the sun begins to warm up more strongly.

February is a two-faced month: both fierce and sideways. It will either warm you with the sun or cover the roads with snow. “The little guy is angry that he doesn’t have enough days.”

In February, the peasants could not get out of their heads about spring: when it comes, what will it be like? Therefore, most are turned in this direction:

1. Long icicles at the end of February - a long winter.
2. Rainy February means a rainy spring and damp summer, dry February means drought.
3. Warm February leads to cold spring.
4. Dry and cold cut - for hot August.
5. A lot of frost on the trees - there will be plenty of honey.
6. Snow sticks to trees due to warmth.
7. Windy weather without frost means a snowstorm.

Signs of winter for every day

Folk signs about winter are a real storehouse of wisdom. This time of year is shrouded in mystery and wonder. Many people believe that it is in winter that real magic happens, but is this true?

In the article:

Signs say that people born in the cold season are very prudent, wise, and able to overcome any obstacles. Our ancestors were sure that people born in winter were capable of performing miracles.


Also, our ancestors paid attention to what would happen in the future.

Snow signals the onset of real winter. From the day it fell, you need to count 40 days. That's when the real winter fairy tale begins.

• The more snow, the greater the opportunity to make big profits in the new year.
• The less snow falls during the winter, the poorer you will have to live throughout the next year.
• If snow falls only in, then expect a rainy, cold summer.
• If frequent precipitation begins when the trees have not yet shed their leaves, then expect a severe winter with snowstorms and blizzards.
• A harbinger of frost, cold winter, there was thunder at the end of November.
• The sign says that if smoke comes out of the chimney in a column, then the next morning it will be very cold.
• If the weather changes during the day (very cold during the day, and warmer in the evening), then there will be a strong blizzard for several days in a row.
• If there are frequent storms in winter, then summer will not be warm.
• A mild winter without frost is a harbinger of a cold summer.
• A dry and frosty winter means that the summer will be very hot and there will be little precipitation.
• Frequent frost in winter indicates a rainy summer.

If animal always tries to be closer to objects that emit heat (to a stove or radiator), then there will soon be a blizzard. If the pet behaves calmly and does not look for a warm corner, then the winter will not be cold.

The sign says that if a bullfinch is chirping under your window, then winter will soon end.

If at the end of February it is very slippery, there is a lot of ice and icicles, then this indicates that spring will not come soon and will be very cold. The starry sky on the night of January 1-2 also indicates a long winter. If at this time there are very few stars in the sky, then spring will come very soon.

• Depending on what the weather is like in February, that's what November will be like.
• If February is very warm, almost like spring, then most likely it will be quite cold in March or April.
• If there is frequent fog in February, then be prepared for a rainy year.
• Frost on the trees indicates what will happen big harvest honey
• Depending on whether February is rainy or dry, the weather will be the same in summer.
• If at the end of the month there is heavy snow that sticks to surfaces, it will be warm.
• If you can hear the calls of tits in the morning in February, then expect frost.

Winter is a magical time of year. Remember, if you pay attention to winter signs and listen to nature's clues, you can easily find out what awaits you.

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Winter is the most fabulous time of the year. The reason for its magic is not only the New Year and Christmas holidays. Nature itself can give us a miraculous picture - trees shrouded in snow-white coats, expanses sparkling in the sun with silver. You can admire it endlessly frosty patterns and silently falling snowflakes. Perhaps they like summer more, but real winter and everyone rejoices at the first snow - both adults and children. And by learning to read nature’s clues, you can also find out what awaits us in the near and distant future. Introduce your child to the signs of winter, and every walk you take will not only be fun, but also educational.

Frost - hints

If winter is stingy with frosty days, then summer will not indulge in heat either.

Frosty winter without snow leads to dry summer.

A large harvest of rowan for the frosty winter.

If the smoke above the huts stands in a column - it means frost; if it spreads over the ground when there is no wind outside - it means a thaw.

Tell me, snowball, what awaits us, my friend

If there is a lot of snow in winter, it will often rain in summer.

Large snowflakes indicate that there will be a thaw soon.

If the snow sticks to the trees, be warm.

Birds and animals - you can’t help but trust

If a cat in the house stands on its hind legs and scratches the walls, then there will soon be a blizzard.

If tits start calling on a winter morning, expect a drop in temperature in the evening.

The cat curled up and hid its nose to avoid the frost.

If crows sit with their noses to the south, it means it will be warm, if they sit with their noses to the north, it will be frosty.

The sparrows were chirping loudly, signaling a thaw.

If a bird hides its beak under its wing, it means cold weather.

I saved the omens for the holiday

If on St. Tatiana's Day (January 25) the weather is clear and sunny, then spring will be early, but if it snows, then summer will be rainy.

Strong Epiphany frosts are the harbingers of a fruitful year.

If a blizzard blows on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, then real spring is still far away.

Epiphany frosts are harbingers of a rich harvest - the stronger the frost, the better the harvest.

Everything you see around you says something, friend.

Huge icicles hang from the roofs - there will be a good harvest of vegetables by autumn.

If a winter morning pleases with fluffy frost on the trees, then the day will be sunny.

Evening fog in winter time year indicates the absence of frost in the coming days.

A thin month of dim color promises frost and cold, but a thick yellow month promises warming. The reddish moon promises rain.

On a winter night there are many clear stars in the sky - it means frost.

If December is windy, then March and April will be filled with rain.

Frequent fogs in February indicate that the year will be rainy.

If everything is covered with frost during the night, then don’t expect snow during the day.

If in last days If there are huge icicles hanging from the roofs of the calendar winter, then spring will be late.

Children are very curious and observant. Knowing some winter signs will broaden your child’s horizons and strengthen his love for nature and the world around him. Observe, remember and analyze what you see together. And may all signs be good for you.

Winter signs for children

Winter signs for children

By folk beliefs Beauty Winter arrives on a pinto horse. Getting off his horse, Winter begins his magic: he forges frosts, covers rivers and lakes with ice bridges, pours snow from one sleeve and frost from the other. Winter's voice is young and clear, and ice glistens in her eyes. How favorable the winter will be, how severe the frosts will be, and how much snow it will scatter across the fields will determine what the future harvest will be like, and therefore the whole next year.

Winter weather signs

Signs of the winter weather were something like modern weather reports, helping the prudent owner prepare the farm for the cold on time and survive the winter without damage. That is why signs indicating the imminent onset of frost were especially important. Signs indicating the size of the future harvest helped plan how much of what supplies should be prepared for the next winter.

• Frosts should be expected if the wind is humming in the chimney and the smoke from the chimney is standing in a column.
• If a cat hides its nose under its paw and lies close to the stove, it becomes colder.
• If you hear a crackling sound in the forest, then the frosts will last a long time. Cold weather is also heralded by logs burning cracklingly in the stove.
• If tits scream in the morning, this means increased frost.
• A rich harvest of rowan foreshadows a harsh winter.
• If there is heavy snow at the beginning of winter, then there will be heavy rain at the beginning of summer.
• If December turns out to be snowy and cold, then the harvest will be good.
• If in December the snow drifts close to the fences, then the summer will be bad, but if there is a gap left, then expect a big harvest.
• If thunder rumbles in winter, severe frosts will soon be expected.
• If smoke comes out of the chimney in a column, it will get colder.
• If on the first day of February the sky is dotted with many stars, then the cold will continue for a long time.
• If the sky is clear on the first day of February, then spring will be early.
• If the winter is snowless and harsh, then the summer will be dry and hot.
• If winter is warm, then summer will be cold.
• The more snow on the fields, the larger the harvest will be.
• By the 15th day of February they judge how soon to expect spring. If it snows on this day, then spring will not come soon.
• If the sun shines on Tatyana’s day (January 25), it means early spring and the early arrival of birds; if it snows, it means a rainy summer.
• If at the beginning of winter it blows strong winds, then the beginning of spring will be slushy.