Here are some "older ways" to Predict the Weather:
Leaves on the trees turn over before it rains
When you see the white side of the leaves, air currents are rising - meaning a convection shower is on the way. The moisture
in the clouds is taken higher in the atmosphere where pressure is greater and dew-point temps are lower. Aunt Dot was right.
Thunderstorms
Before a thunderstorm or rain storm animals (birds especially), get quiet. Before a thunderstorm cows will lie down.
Wooly Bears:
The more black segments, the worse the winter, and vice versa, with the harshest weather occurring during the black-segment
weeks.
Groundhogs:
Don't forget the ever famous Groundhog in Punxsutawney, PA. . On February 2, Phil comes out of his burrow on Gobbler's
Knob - in front of thousands of followers from all over the world - to predict the weather for the rest of winter.
. According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does
not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.
Who are YOU going to believe?
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