This article describes folk winter signs for harvest, spring, summer.
Since ancient times, people have tried to unravel the secrets of nature. Predicting the state of natural phenomena helped determine what the winter would be like. Thanks to this, it was possible to prepare well for the frost.
- The life of people in ancient times depended entirely on the vagaries of nature, and no one could even think that once it would be possible to find out the weather from a news release on television or via the Internet.
- Predictions were made on observations and signs, and this knowledge was passed down from generation to generation.
- Most of all, it will exist for the upcoming winter, since it is important to know whether this season will be warm or cold, snowy or without snow, winter will come sooner or later.
- This article describes folk signs for the winter, for harvest, for spring and summer.
Folk signs of early and late winter
For the coming winter, there are most of all folk signs. People were afraid of severe frosts, since perennial crops in the garden and fields suffered from them. If according to signs the forecast of a harsh winter, then gardeners covered winter crops, trees, shrubs dug up, and other plants dug up and hid in the cellar. Here are the folk signs of early and late winter:
These signs are still paying attention to modern gardeners. They help to find out what the winter will be like, and prepare in advance for low temperatures or for heavy snowfalls.
Folk signs of warm and cold winters, winter weather
According to winter weather, you can predict what will be the spring or the coming summer, as well as the harvest. Previously, there were more winter-related events than other seasons. Many signs have grown into proverbs, which are still in our ears. For example: “A lot of snow, a lot of bread”, “The frost is not great, but it doesn’t tell you to stand”, “The stronger the winter, the sooner the spring” and so on. Here are the folk signs of warm and cold winters, winter weather:
Folk winter signs for schoolchildren. They are studied in elementary grades in environmental studies, so that children pay attention to what nature can be - different and unpredictable.
Folk omens in animate and inanimate nature in winter for the future harvest
People who are involved in land work and planting green crops are always interested to know in the winter what the harvest will be for the coming summer. Our ancestors were able to do this on the basis of folk signs in animate and inanimate nature. Take a look in the winter, how nature behaves and you will know what the future crop will be - it's interesting.
Winter signs in animate and inanimate nature for spring, summer
From the behavior of nature in winter, you can find out what summer or spring will be like and when they will come. Winter colds quickly get bored and people look forward to warm days. Therefore, winter will take in animate and inanimate nature in the spring, summer is very much:
It is always interesting to study signs, and it is very funny to observe the behavior of nature, especially if signs come true.
Video: Winter omens
Folk signs of warm and cold winters, winter weather
According to winter weather, you can predict what will be the spring or the coming summer, as well as the harvest. Previously, there were more winter-related events than other seasons. Many signs have grown into proverbs, which are still in our ears. For example: “A lot of snow, a lot of bread”, “The frost is not great, but it doesn’t tell you to stand”, “The stronger the winter, the sooner the spring” and so on. Here are the folk signs of warm and cold winters, winter weather:
Folk winter signs for schoolchildren
They are studied in elementary grades in environmental studies, so that children pay attention to what nature can be - different and unpredictable
January
In January, winter fully takes over. She reigns serenely in nature and continues her snowy and frosty procession. Epiphany cold and unique crystals of snow create a magical winter fairy tale from intricate patterns on the windows, sing about it, swirling in a whirlpool of snowstorms, and boldly look into the cloudless blue sky. Crackling frost makes itself felt in puffs of steam from the mouth and pleasant nipping of the cheeks and nose. All this magic is supported by the temperature already established within -10-30 degrees Celsius. The days are gradually getting longer, and the impenetrable darkness of frosty nights is gradually losing ground. However, the piercing light of the bright sun does not have time to warm the earth, so stubborn coldness even more firmly declares its rights and makes the air piercingly frosty. Thanks to this, at night you can admire the clear sky and sparkling diamonds of stars. The wind does not have such strength as in December and does not tremble trees dressed in snow, but only lovingly stroking their tops.
January is famous not only for its bewitching beauty, but also for the onset of the most important event in the life of Christians - the Nativity of Christ. This bright holiday, celebrated on January 7, is solemnly celebrated by all believers, and their congratulations merge together under the bells
Days from January 7 to January 19 are called Christmas time. They are illuminated by the light of the Nativity of Christ and are perfect for various games, fortunetelling and carols. Most often divined on the night of January 13-14. Young girls wanted to know who would be their betrothed, and married women sought to find out what the weather would be like in the summer and whether or not to expect a big harvest. Christmas time was also a period of noisy weddings. In Russia these days they arranged sleigh rides and all kinds of snow games.
According to folk signs about the weather:
if the south wind blows on January 21, the summer will be inclement, and if the frost is on the stacks on the 23rd, the summer will be cool and rainy.
Signs in the winter by numbers
What is winter
When the last multi-colored leaves finish crumbling and envelop the earth with their colorful carpet, and gray raindrops give way to chilly cold and the first sparkling snowflakes, winter comes into its own. She reigns for three whole months: timid frosty December, snowy and festive January and, of course, February, famous for its severe cold. In winter, nature sleeps sweetly, wrapped in a snow blanket and soothed by the uneven but melodic melody of a blizzard. However, this exciting time of the year declares itself not only with a lush cap of snow-white snowdrifts and transparent icicles hanging from the roofs of houses, but also with a temperature that does not rise above zero degrees Celsius and makes you chill up in warm clothes.
Signs by the months of winter
Winter omens in December
- When in December the first snow fell
wet and heavy - get ready for rainy weather in the summer, and if dry and light - expect a dry summer. - Frequent winds
in winter indicates slush in March and April. - December is warm
- means that winter will drag on for a long time, and spring will be cold and belated. - The presence of strong frost and large snowdrifts
when the soil freezes well, indicates a good harvest.
Signs in January
- Long and frequent icicles hang on the roofs of houses
- the crop will be good - If for 30 days the weather will be snowy with snowstorms and snowfalls
- a lot of rain in the middle of summer - Cold january
predicts that July will be dry and hot. - A warm weather
indicates a cold March. - If at the beginning of the month you can hear how the woodpecker knocks
- spring will come early. - If January was very cold
next year is likely to be warm.
The most famous spring superstitions and signs
- Snow in the spring melts quickly, and the water runs evenly in streams, which means that summer will be wet and cold.
- If in the first months of spring only lightning without thunder is visible, arid summers are expected.
- Remains of snow at the end of spring melt due to the sun - to the harvest, if the snowdrifts melt due to heavy rains - the summer will be arid.
- Long icicles at the corners of houses mean long wires of spring.
- If rainy April comes after a warm and arid March, followed by a cool May, then expect a good harvest.
- A huge number of tadpoles in the spring puddles carry rich summers.
- Thick clouds swim constantly in one direction throughout the day - which means that heat will soon come.
- During the spring, the web flies - the summer will be very dry.
- If in the springtime the cuckoo’s crowing is loud and long, it means that it will soon become warm.
- Birds are constantly sitting on the ground - it will become warm, but if they are sitting on trees - a strong wind will rise.
- Birds made nests only in the sun - the summer months will be wet and cool.
Signs of the onset of winter
One of the first signs of winter is the appearance of dense, overhanging clouds
. They like a fur cover envelop the firmament and do not allow the sun's rays to break through their veil and delight the earth with its warmth, and the sun is low and it is not warming so much already. Such clouds are very different from summer, light and cirrus. The winter sky is not pleasing with its colors, but plenty of it compensates with sparkling snowflakes
, gently, like sparkling silver, covering everything around.
Thick snow cover
also an important sign of winter. Only at this time of the year fluffy snowflakes do not melt under timid sunshine, but, gradually adding, create a reliable snow cover.
Winter is also famous for its frosts
. It is gradually getting colder. The thin needles of the first frosty winds begin to tingle the cheeks and nose and make them wrap themselves more tightly in winter clothes. Its permanent companions - a hat and mittens - are added to a warm jacket.
Plants and animals are also actively preparing for the onset of winter. Trees and shrubs in anticipation of cold weather and cloudy days drop their leaves
. However, this will not last long and in the spring the first small leaves will appear on the branches. Only conifers do not want to part with their green needles and continue to delight them even in winter.
There is little food in winter, so some animals hibernate
and those who remain awake grow furry and thick fur. A hare, for example, turns white, and a hedgehog and a bear hibernate.
It’s also difficult for birds to endure the cold and lack of plentiful food, so many of them fly to warmer climes
, and the remaining adapt to different types of feed.
Omens of winter
Signs in the winter by numbers
Weather signs of winter time are based not only on the behavior of animate and inanimate nature, but also on the dates of a given month. Let's consider them too.
- It is believed that December 1 sets the tone for the rest of winter. If the weather is warm on this day, then the winter promises to be warm, if it is cold, the winter will turn out to be fierce, and if changeable, get ready for surprises!
- If frost came on December 29, then the cold will last until the bright feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
- What weather will fall on January 1, so will be the first day of summer.
- If January 5 is warm and clear, expect a bountiful harvest this year.
- If the sun is shining on Tatiana’s day (January 25), then the birds will return home very early, and if it snows, then the coming summer will be cloudy and rainy.
- Is the sun shining brightly on February 15? Be soon spring!
Signs about the weather in winter
- Warm winter - to a cold summer.
- Dry and cold winters - to dry and hot summers.
- Snowy winter - to a lingering spring and rainy summer.
- Heavy snowfalls in early winter - to heavy rains in early summer.
- If the most severe frosts for the whole winter fall on the feast of Epiphany, then the year will be fruitful.
- Many large icicles mean a good harvest of vegetables.
- Thunder in winter - to strong winds and frosts, lightning - to the storm.
- A month with its horns up to the frost.
- Smoke spreads across the earth in calm weather, the moon has a slightly reddish hue - to the snow.
- If the clouds go against the wind, expect snow.
- A foggy circle near the sun - towards a snowstorm.
- Fluffy hoarfrost on trees and bushes - it will be a sunny day.
- If it snows heavily at night or early in the morning with a light wind, clear, sunny weather will set in during the day.
- The clouds are swimming fast - in good weather.
- Snow croup is a sign of a near thaw.
- Big snowflakes fall - to the thaw.
- Water emerges in the frost on ice - a thaw will soon come.
December
December, which marks the arrival of winter, in contrast to a mild autumn of November, very rarely spoils nature with its thaws. He carefully and gradually prepares for the onset of cold and frost, lowering the temperature column on the thermometer and wrapping everything around with a warm snow cover. Thanks to such care, many small animals and plants can survive the coming cold, because it is warmer under the snow than outside. Sparkling snowdrifts often reach 30 cm and no longer surrender to the grace of timid sunlight. The lower the air temperature, the harder the snow and the more sonorous its melodic crunch.
Gradually, the day begins to lose ground, and the cold December nights become longer. Short frosts already begin to show their harsh character and a thin crust of ice fetters the movement of meandering rivers. Sometimes December pampers with small thaws and a pleasant increase in temperature, but it can remind of itself with sharp frosts, and the Arctic winds gradually bring more and more cold and freshness.
In the northern hemisphere, the night of December 22 is the longest of the year, and the day of December 22 is the shortest of the year. On the winter solstice, December 22, the sun rises to the lowest height over the horizon for the whole year.
With the onset of December, a lot of folk signs about the weather. Here are some of them:
- If in December the sky is cloudy and the clouds hang low, then you should expect a big harvest next year.
- If thunder often rattles this month, then in January there will be very severe frosts.
- The absence of rain indicates that spring and summer will also be dry.
- A lot of snow, hoarfrost and frozen ground mark a good harvest in the fall.
- If bullfinches arrived this month, then winter will be with frost.
In Russia, in early December, they began to break through the toboggan tracks and arranged for trips. From December 9, in the evening, it was worth staying close to the houses, as the wolves began to come closer to the village.
However, December marks not only the beginning of winter, but also the impatient expectation of the New Year. This holiday, celebrated on the night of December 31 to January 1, is one of the most wonderful days, because it symbolizes not only the beginning of the new year, but also the time of gaining new hopes and aspirations, faith in positive changes and magical events. Everyone on this holiday becomes a child and looks forward to the onset of a bewitching fairy tale and the realization of all dreams. The smell of pine needles and the unique taste of tangerines awaken warm memories and make the heart beat more often in anticipation of miracles.
Signs for the winter holidays
A very large number of signs and beliefs are devoted to the theme of the New Year.
So, for example, it was believed that as you celebrate the New Year, so spend it. For this celebration, they always tried to dress in everything new so as not to know the needs throughout the next year.
The following features are also very popular:
- The appearance on New Year's Eve of a large number of stars
a good harvest foreshadowed in heaven. - At Christmas, frost appeared
- the year will be horticultural. - Blizzard in christmas
indicated that the bees would swarm well. - If there are clear days all Christmas week
- Gather a big crop. - If there’s a blizzard at Epiphany
- There will also be a blizzard for Easter. - Filled ice holes for baptism
predict a big spill. - Full moon on baptism
also indicates polyhydramnios in spring. - If at Baptism the snow begins to fall in large flakes
- it is worth waiting for a fertile year, and clear days will indicate crop failure. - If it’s colder at Baptism than at Meeting and Christmas
- this is a good harvest. - On Tatyana's day, the weather is very sunny
- that means the birds will arrive early, and if it is snowy, the summer will be rainy.
National signs about the winter
- If in the winter the trees in the forest make a lot of noise, then a thaw will soon come.
- December morning a loud cry of tits is heard - wait for the hard frosts.
- If the first December snow is dense and heavy wet, the summer will be rainy. Dry snow warns that summer will be dry.
- In winter, thunder is heard - severe frosts are coming, lightning flashes to the storm.
- If in January a large number of long icicles - wait for a rich harvest.
- Frequent December winds will bring a lot of slush in the spring.
- If there is constant frost in the winter, there will be dew in the summer, winter blizzards promise summer bad weather.
- If it is clear and warm on the fifth day of the new year, there will be a plentiful harvest in the fall.
- In the first January days a woodpecker is heard - get ready for early spring.
- A severe frost on December 29 warns that the cold will last until Baptism, that is, until January 19.
- In November, mosquitoes - to a mild winter.
- In early February, the weather is fine - it will be fine and early spring.
- Willow testifies to a long winter if it is early covered with hoarfrost.
- Fogs in February - to the rainy year.
In Russia, folk signs associated with winter were so popular that they received the most attention in the month of the month. There are signs so proven that it makes no sense to refute them.
For example, December 25 is called the solstice; on this day, as a rule, it is sunny, but frosty. This is due to the fact that at the end of December the day begins to go up, the sun rises higher and cannot warm the ground. That is why in February it is often much colder than in December and even in January. No wonder February is called "Fierce."
Weather forecasters say that winter omens are not just an observation of the people, but a real mystery of Russia's climate. Paradox - the sun warms more, and frosts are getting stronger! But nothing can be done about it, such is the will of Mother Nature.
Despite the cold and cold, winter days are always considered a fabulous and amazing period of the year. Living according to the laws of nature, a person rarely thinks about the significance of natural phenomena. However, received from their ancestors, winter omens amaze with the accuracy of predictions.
Omens of winter
Once upon a time, winter omens were a bit of a weather report. They helped farmers and peasants prepare their farm before the onset of cold weather. This is what made the signs that portend the onset of frost so popular in our time. Below are some of the most famous and often come true winter omens.
- If the wind is humming in the chimneys, and the smoke blows out of the chimneys, wait for frosts.
- Cracking vegetation in the forest predicts protracted frosts.
- Severe winter is predicted by a plentiful autumn harvest of mountain ash.
- Tits shout loudly in the mornings in December? Frosts will come soon.
- Cold and snowy December speaks of a good harvest next year.
- Signs of a cold winter are reflected in the behavior of terrestrial animals, and not just birds. If, for example, a cat hides its nose under its paw or lies close to the stove, then wait for severe frosts. If the cat in the house stands on its hind legs, scratches the claws of the wall, wait for the blizzard. Blizzard is predicted by a dog lying in the snow. If a horse lies in the snow, a thaw is coming.
- If thunder suddenly breaks out in winter - wait for the cold weather, and if lightning strikes - storms.
- Suspiciously warm winter speaks of a rainy summer.
- If there is fog in the streets in winter in the morning, a thaw will come soon.
- Is the snow flying and spinning in flakes? Wait for bad weather and wet weather!
- The sooner snow falls, the sooner spring will happen.
- Russian folk signs say: deep and loose snow - to a rich harvest. If the snow in December bumped close to the fences, the summer will turn out to be bad. If there is a gap, then the summer will be fruitful.
- Does the forest make noise in winter? Wait for the thaw!
- Frequent winds in December promise a lot of slush in March and April.
National signs of December
In Old Russian this month was called jelly. Usually in December, severe frosts and a lot of snow are expected. After many centuries, there were a lot of folk signs about December, which will tell about future weather and the harvest. Here are some of them:
- If December is clear and sunny - in the summer there will be a poor harvest, if overcast - the harvest will be in abundance.
- Dry December - dry spring and summer.
- If there is no winter in December or January, it will be no earlier than February 10.
- Large snowdrifts and deep-frozen land - to a rich harvest.
- A lot of hoarfrost - to good shoots from oats.
- A month without rains - the summer is dry.
- The clouds are floating south - the weather will be sunny, and if it is north - inclement.
Signs about birds and animals are considered very valuable in December:
- If the rooks remain for the winter, this portends a warm winter.
- If bullfinches arrive in December, winter will be generous in frosts.
- The white coat of hares is covered with gray spots - to mild weather with periods of thaw.
Months by December
Many signs are periodically repeated from year to year, confirming the reliability of folk predictions about nature. Here are some of them:
- the 1st of December. If the weather is fine, then spring will come early.
- December 3rd If it snows that day, wait for the rain on June 3rd.
- 5th of December. The moon with two dim rings of a red tint - there will be severe frosts. Loss of frost portends a good harvest for next year.
- December 7th. Small stars are visible in the sky - there will be snowfall. If the weather is clear, then the winter will be frosty.
- December 8th. If hoarfrost lies on dry grass - weather with dry frosts. Birds huddle closer to the house - it will snow, play - the wind, sing singingly - it will be clear, they are sitting on the crowns of trees - warming is coming.
- December 10th. Stars shine brighter than usual - to cool. Sparrows are chirping amicably and loudly - to the thaw.
- December 15th. There is a foggy halo around the moon - this is a harbinger of a blizzard. If there is a lot of snow, then in the summer a lot of grass will grow.
- December 16th. If water decreases in rivers and other bodies of water, then the weather will improve markedly. Bullfinch tweets - to soon warming.
- December 18th. If the dog eats little and sleeps, he rolls on the ground all the time - to the snow with a blizzard.
- December 19th. If on this day the weather is clear and good, then frost will come soon. On winter Nikolai: the more snow now, the higher the grass in May.
- December 24th. Jackdaws or crows sit with their beaks to the south - to heat, and if they shout to the north - colds will come.
- December 28th. If frost struck during the day and warmed sharply in the evening, then real frost is yet to come. The weather on that day will indicate what March will be like.
- December 29th. If the yard is covered with hoarfrost - Christmas time on January 7th will be warm. If there is frost, then it will last until Baptism (January 19).
- 31th of December. Large snow flakes fall - to moderate frosts or warming.
Sun and frost - a wonderful day
Russian folk signs, one way or another connected with the winter time of the year, were so popular in Russia that the majority of the place was allotted to them in the folk month. Among them there are constant signs. For example, it is difficult to argue with such a prediction: December 25 is the so-called solstice. At this time, the sun is a sign of summer, and winter is a sign of frost. Who would argue with that, right?
And indeed: already at the end of December the sun every day begins to rise higher and higher, the mother earth shines and warms longer. But this in no way prevents the frosts from getting stronger and gaining their strength. That is why often February is no less cold than January with its famous Epiphany frosts.
Linguists generally believe that the Belarusian name February, “lutes,” is connected with this. Weather forecasters, in turn, say that such signs in winter are not just some kind of popular observation, but a whole mystery of our Russian climate: the sun warms more and more, and winter freezes colder. But there's nothing to be done.
More snow means more bread.
Big hoarfrost all winter - the summer is hard for health.
Quick thaw - there will be little rain in the summer.
In Epiphany a blizzard - and on Easter a blizzard.
In Epiphany the hole is full - there will be a big spill.
On Tatyana’s day, the sun will glimpse to the early arrival of birds; snow on this day - the summer will be rainy.
At the beginning of winter it was snowing heavily, and at the beginning of summer it would rain heavily.
Sparrows are tweeting together - to warmth.
Crows and jackdaws sit at noon with their noses - to the warmth, to the north - to the cold.
Thunder in winter - to severe frosts.
December is snowy and cold - there will be a fertile year.
Long icicles at the end of February - to a long spring.
There was a severe frost during the day, and by the evening it got warmer - wait a long cold.
Pipe smoke from the chimney - towards the cold.
If the big frost on the trees hangs smoothly, the summer will be fertile, with good weather.
If in December there are frequent winds, then in March and April there will be slush in the yard.
If there are a lot of stars in the sky on the evening of February 1, then winter will last a long time.
If in the winter blizzards - in the summer bad weather.
If in winter the restoration is rough, torso, then the summer will be good. Recost with wormwood to wet summer.
If it is dry and cold in winter, then in summer it will be dry and hot.
If it is warm in winter, it will be cold in summer.
If in winter frost - in the summer dew.
If it is dry and cold in winter, it is dry and hot in summer.
If it’s warm in winter, it’s cold in summer.
If at Efimia (February 2) the sun is at noon by early spring, if there is a blizzard, the whole oil week will be blizzard.
If she sweeps the road to Sretenia, spring will be late and cold, if warm on this day, spring will be early and warm.
If it was frost at night, then there will be no snow during the day.
If the windows begin to sweat with double glazing - to increase the frost.
If snow falls when the leaf from the tree does not fall, then winter will be fierce.
If the snow is shallow and does not soon melt, it will be a rainy year.
If the snow is dense and wet, it will be rainy, fruitful summer.
If the snow is dry and light, it will be dry summer.
Winter without snow, summer without bread.
Rime is a harbinger of snow.
Hoarfrost on Nicola - to the harvest next year.
If the weather is clear on February 1, spring will be early.
If Dmitriev day in the snow, then Easter in the snow.
If winter on Nikolin sweeps the road for a day, the road does not stand.
If on Mikhailov it will be forged, then on Nicola it will be forged.
If there is a severe frost on Haggai, stand him before Baptism.
The ring around the sun - to bad weather.
The cat on the stove is colder, and the cat on the floor is warm.
Red fire in the stove and firewood burn with a bang - to frost.
Baptism for a full month - to be big water.
Kurzhevina in the trees - to the crop.
The ice has turned black, the forest is noisy - wait for the thaw.
At Epiphany, snow flakes - to harvest, a clear day - to crop failure.
Winter goes to Nicolas with a nail.
At Christmas, hoarfrost - for the harvest for bread, blizzard - the bees will swarm well.
At Sretenie drops - a crop for wheat.
At Sretenie, the caftan met with a fur coat.
On Sretenie snowball - in the spring dzhozhok.
On Sreteniye morning snow - to the harvest of early loaves; if at noon - medium, if in the evening - late.
At the Meeting Gypsies sell a fur coat.
Starry on Tryphon - in late spring.
The first snow in December is dense, wet and heavy - to be a wet summer, and dry and light - to be dry and summer.
The first snow falls forty days before winter.
Winter is bright before the cold.
Bad winter roads - to a fruitful summer.
After a large harvest - a severe winter.
Barbarian will come - and frost will brew.
Vlasiy will spill oil on the road - in winter it is time to clean his legs.
The bird chokes - to the bad weather.
Five times a year, the sun plays: on Christmas Day (7.01), on the Epiphany (19.01), on the Annunciation (7.04), on the Bright Resurrection and on St. John's Day (7.07).
Stars shine very strongly in winter - to frost.
Bullfinch under the window tweets - to the thaw.
A foggy circle near the sun or a broken circle near the moon - toward a blizzard.
The fogs in February foreshadow a rainy year.
Clear days on Christmas week for a good harvest.
New Year's signs:
On New Year's Eve with a new thing, go all year in new clothes.
As you celebrate the New Year, so spend it.
On New Year's, the starry sky is about to harvest.
You can’t give money before the New Year, otherwise you have to give it all year.
New Year - spring turn.
Signs about December
If in December the snow falls close to the fences - summer will be bad; if the gap remains - fruitful.
Signs about January
In January, many frequent and long icicles hang - the crop will be good.
If in January March - fear in March January.
Cold january almost never repeats in a row.
Signs about February
In February, a lot of frost on the trees - there will be a lot of honey.
If the cat stands on its hind legs and begins to scratch the wall - there will be a blizzard.
If February is rainy, spring and summer can be expected the same, and if it is rainy, it portends a drought.
The beginning of February is better - wait for the early spring, I’ll come in handy.
Snow sticks to trees - to heat.
Tits shout in the morning - to the frost.
Snowfall is indicated by:
pale color of the sun, thunder and lightning in winter, stars in the fog, a ring around the sun and moon, a month in a circle, the month on the back, horns up, a broken circle near the moon, a foggy circle near the sun, a clear sunrise, soon closing in clouds .
Frosts persist or intensify if:
crow hides its beak under the wing
the crows barked with the whole flock, geese flap their wings, squeeze one leg under themselves
smoke rises from the chimney
clear dawn
frequent stars (they say: “the sky has traveled”)
house birds sit quietly
chickens twist their tails
the moon is round, full, a month on the hooves, its horns are steep and bright
a splinter is cracking, and the dust runs in a zigzag along it
month, the moon in mittens (with side pillars)
a lot of tan on the wick and on the splinter, and the coal is crushed on it
fluffy hoarfrost on the trees
in the sky small sheep of clouds
near the moon two red circles or one dim
sun with "ears"
the sun has white circles and pillars
in the morning a great tit squeaks
The frosts will subside, it will become warmer, and with warming, it can also snow if:
the house spider in the evening will go down on a web to the floor
the forest is noisy
the young month lies on the back
night before usual, at the wrong time, the rooster will sing
clouds go against the wind - towards the snow
thaw areas appearing on the frozen windows, through which the long-distance houses are clearly visible on the street, indicate the approach of warming (in January), the frames or windows are fogging
To a cold or a blizzard:
white clouds in winter - to a cold
low clouds - to a cold
if the frosty day is getting warmer by night - to a long cold
the sun sets in a cloud - to the storm
coal in the flood itself ignites - to frost
trees in the forest crack - before a severe cold
For thousands of years, our ancestors have observed nature and weather. Signs have come from such observations. From generation to generation, new observations were transmitted and arose. The life of the people, especially before, was inextricably linked with nature.
Many hopes were associated with the future harvest, so so many winter signs will be associated with the coming spring and next summer. By what will be the winter they tried to predict the weather in spring and summer. Many signs have grown into proverbs about the winter.
This page was created to help children of the 2nd-3rd grade schoolchildren, who actively study this topic at the lessons of the surrounding world, creating projects about the seasons.
And in the fall, according to signs, they were already trying to predict what the winter would be like.
Signs of a cold winter:
Leaves in the fall for a long time do not fall from the trees to a harsh winter.
In summer, many berries spoiled for a cold winter.
The squirrel stocked up with a lot of nuts, wait for a fierce winter.
A rich harvest of mountain ash portends a harsh winter.
A large number of acorns on oaks is to be a cold winter.
In October, oak and birch fall at different times - wait for a cold winter.
There is a lot of husk on the onion and it is thick - for the cold winter.
Snowfall before all leaves fall portends a fierce winter.
National signs about winter for schoolchildren
If the most severe frosts for the whole winter fall on the feast of Epiphany, then the year will be fruitful.
Big snowflakes fall - to the thaw.
Trees in the forest are cracking - before a severe cold
Firewood burns with a bang - to the frost.
The bullfinch under the window in the winter tweets - to the thaw.
If the smoke comes from the chimney, it will get colder.
If winter is warm, then summer will be cold.
Fluffy hoarfrost on trees and bushes - it will be a sunny day.
Heavy snowfalls in early winter - to heavy rains in early summer.
Dry and cold winters - to dry and hot summers.
The cat closes its face with its paw - to the blizzard.
The forest is cracking - frost will linger for a long time.
Thunder in winter - to strong winds and frosts, lightning - to the storm.
Snowstorms in winter - to rainy spring and sunny summer.
On what day of winter the storm will pass, on the corresponding day of summer it will rain.
Water emerges in the frost on ice - a thaw will soon come.
A crow sits in the morning on top of a tree and croaks to a blizzard.
Crows and jackdaws swirl in the air - toward the snow.
The friendly chirping of bullfinches, sparrows - to the thaw.
Smoke spreads across the earth in calm weather, the moon has a slightly reddish hue - to the snow.
If in December the snow bled close to the fences, then the summer will be bad, but if there is a gap, then wait for a large harvest.
If a crack is heard in the forest, then the frost will last a long time. Cold weather is foreshadowed and with a bang burning logs in the oven.
If at the beginning of winter there is heavy snow, then at the beginning of summer there will be heavy rain.
If in the first days of winter there was heavy snowfall, then summer will begin with heavy rains.
If the sky is clear on the first day of February, then spring will be early.
If the sun is shining on Tatyana’s day (January 25), by early spring and early arrival of birds, if snow is sweeping, by rainy summer.
If the ravens barked with the whole flock - to the frost, sitting on the ground - to the thaw, settled on the lower branches of trees - wait for the wind.
If December turned out to be snowy and cold, then the harvest will be good.
If winter is snowless and severe, then summer will be arid and hot.
If thunder booms in winter - soon wait for severe frosts.
If the cat is warming in the oven, then this is to a cold; lies on the floor - to warm weather; scratches the floor - blizzards and wind.
If the cat hides its nose under its paw and lies close to the stove, it is cooling.
If it snows heavily at night or early in the morning with a light wind, clear, sunny weather will set in during the day.
If in the morning a tit is heard on the window, then the night will be frosty.
If the snow begins to stick to the trees, then we must wait for heat.
If the clouds go against the wind, expect snow.
If tits shout in the morning - to increase frost.
Winter blizzards - to inclement weather in the summer.
Winter thunderstorm - to severe frosts, lightning - a harbinger of the storm.
When the windows fog up in frosty weather, warming is expected.
When there is a foggy circle around the sun, it’s a blizzard, and if it rolls into a cloud, there will be a blizzard.
When crows gather in packs on the upper branches of trees - wait for frosts, if on the lower ones - be a strong wind.
When the trees are covered with hoarfrost, wait for the warming.
When there is a cracking frost during the day and warmer in the evening, there will be a prolonged cold.
When hares are near residential buildings, it’s to frost.
When the snow falls on the ground in large flakes, expect inclement, wet weather.
The cat sleeps soundly and for a long time - to heat.
A reddish hue by the moon means that the next day the wind will bring warm weather and snow will fall.
Chickens perch early, which means there will be frost, and the higher it climbs, the lower the temperature will be.
The ice is cracking a lot - there will be frost.
A month with its horns up to the frost.
Many large icicles mean a good harvest of vegetables.
Frost should be expected if the wind is buzzing in the chimney, and the smoke from the chimney is a pillar.
Sharp, brightly shining horns of the moon foreshadow the rains, and steep foreshadows the frost.
Sparrows hiding in brushwood foreshadow frost or a blizzard.
Snowy winter - to a lingering spring and rainy summer.
Snow croup is a sign of a near thaw.
Dry and cold winters mean dry and hot summers, while warm winters mean cold summers.
Warm winter - to a cold summer.
A foggy circle near the sun - towards a snowstorm.
Harvest of rowan berries - cold in winter.
Cold winters are for warm spring, and warm winters are for cold summer.
The more snow in the fields, the greater the yield.
The more snow, the more bread. Winter without snow means summer without bread.
Bright, brilliant stars promise frost.
Clear sky - frosty weather.
Popular examples of winter - December, January, February
Winter omens of December
If in December there is a lot of hoarfrost, mounds of snow, deep-frozen ground - this is for the harvest.
If in December the snow rolls close to the fences - summer will be bad; if the gap remains - fruitful.
If December is rainy, wait for a long dry autumn and dry summer.
If the clouds in December float from north to south, be sunny weather, and if from south to north, then be bad.
If the first snow that fell in December is dense, wet and heavy, then expect rainy weather in the summer, and if it is dry and light, the summer will be dry.
Hoarfrost in December - to the oats harvest.
Northern December wind - to great frosts.
Warm weather in December portends a protracted winter and a belated cold spring.
Warm December - to a lingering winter and late cold spring.
National signs of January
If in January there are many long, frequent icicles, then there will be a plentiful harvest.
If in January there are frequent snowfalls and blizzards, then in July there are frequent rains.
If the echo goes far in January, the frost gets stronger.
If Epiphany frosts are stronger than Christmas and Sretensky, then there will be a fruitful year.
If January is cold, July will be dry and hot, do not wait for mushrooms until the fall.
If in January March - fear in March January.
Frosty January is a fruitful year.
Low temperatures in January mean dry and hot weather in July.
Early in January, the woodpecker begins to knock - in the early spring.
Cold january in a row is rarely repeated.
Russian folk signs of winter in February
Snowless February threatens with summer drought.
In late February, a lot of long icicles - to a long spring.
At the beginning of February it is warm, the snow is melting - to a mediocre harvest.
In February there is a lot of hoarfrost - in the summer there will be a lot of dew and a lot of honey.
Thunder in February - to strong winds.
Rains in February - to wet summer, dry month - to drought.
If on the first day of February the sky is dotted with many stars, then the cold will last a long time.
If February is rainy, then the same can be expected spring and summer. Good February heralds drought in the summer.
If February is cold - to a favorable summer.
As in February it comes around, so in the fall it will respond.
The beginning of February is better - wait early spring, come in handy
Warm February is deceptive: it will be cold, frosty, spring.
February is warm - to a cold spring, and frosty - to a favorable summer.
February is cold and dry - August is hot.
February fogs - to the rainy year.
The colder the last week of February, the warmer it will be in March.
Bright stars in February - to frost, dim - to the thaw.
Signs of winter are found in the works of classics:
Mum! Look out of the window
Know yesterday not for nothing that a cat
Washed my nose:
There is no dirt, the whole yard is dressed
Brightened, whitened
It can be seen there is frost. (Fet)
National signs about winter in pictures.
Smoke from the chimney goes pillar - to the frost.
If the cat in the house rises on its hind legs and begins to scratch the walls, then you should wait for a blizzard.
The weather for the winter months can be predicted by the number of harvested crops in summer and autumn. People predict a decrease in temperature and precipitation by the behavior of animals, insects, birds, as well as in the direction of the wind, clouds and celestial bodies.
"There will always be plenty of money if you put it under your pillow ..." Read more \u003e\u003e
National signs on the winter theme are based on centuries-old observation of people over natural phenomena and their interconnection, and some beliefs have a logical justification.
How to determine the beginning of a cold winter?
Russian folk signs about winter, which will tell about the weather and help determine the beginning of frosts, are presented in the table.
| For animals and birds |
|
| By crop |
|
| Through the trees |
|
| By the stars and the moon |
|
| Downwind |
|
| Through the clouds |
|
| In everyday life |
|
December weather signs
Popular signs for December:
- Dry and sunny December - to a meager harvest in June. If the first winter month turned out to be cloudy and cold, the crop will be rich.
- There is no precipitation at the beginning of winter - in summer there will be little rain.
- If there is no snow in December and January, then spring will be late.
- Abundant snow and crackling frost in the first winter month - you can expect a fruitful year.
- Trees are silvery from hoarfrost - there will be a lot of oats.
Winter signs for December by month are presented in the table.
| Number | Signs |
|---|---|
| 1 | What is the first day of winter, such will be the first day of spring |
| 3 | If it snows on Proclus, then the first summer days will be rainy |
| 4 | If heavy snowfall began that day, then the winter months will be snowy |
| 5 | A lot of frost - on a fruitful July |
| 6 | On Mitrofan, the north wind and snow - the first week of June will be cold, and summer - short |
| 7 | Catherine is clear and dry - to frosty December |
| 9 | The noise from the well on St. George's Day - to the crackling frosts in January and February. Quiet water in the well - the weather in the winter months will be dry and warm |
| 12 | On Paramon snowfall - it will snow seven days in a row |
| 13 | If a magpie hides and sings a bullfinch under a roof, a blizzard will soon begin |
| 15 | Heavy snowfall on this day - towards spring flood |
| 16 | Thick fog and sleet - to strong gusty winds and heavy snowfalls |
| 17 | On Varvara, the sun shines brightly and the dogs bark strongly - to the thaw |
| 19 | Cloudy weather and the wind from the south blows on Nikolai - it will warm significantly soon |
| 22 | A lot of snow and severe frost on this day - to steady frost |
| 25 | If the sun shines brightly on Spiridon - clear weather is foreseen for the entire period of Christmas time |
| 26 | It’s sunny and clear on Eustratus - on a frosty January |
| 27 | Frosty morning on Firsa - February will be very cold and snowy. |
| 31 | If the day is dry and warm, by cloudy and wet June. If it is cloudy and snowing - June will be fine |
Signs for January
January weather signs:
- Frosty January - Hot July.
- Warm and clear January - spring will be cold and cloudy.
- Large icicles on the roofs - there will be a large crop of vegetables and fruits.
- A mole crawled out of his hole - to a rainy and cold May.
The table shows the signs for January by month.
| Day of the month | Signs |
|---|---|
| 1 | What is the first day of the New Year, such will be the summer months: slush and thaw - to wet and rainy summers, sun and frost - to dry and sultry July |
| 3 | It's cold and dry outside - there will be severe frost at Epiphany |
| 6 | Starry sky on Christmas Eve - on fine and sunny days |
| 7 | Heavy snowfall for Christmas - the year will be fruitful |
| 8 | If it snows wet on this day, then there will be no frost at Epiphany |
| 14 | If the south wind blows on Vasily at night, then the summer will be hot |
| 18 | Heavy snowfall on Epiphany Eve - to a good harvest of buckwheat and bread. Blizzard and gusty wind - there will be a lot of honey; the weather at Shrovetide will be the same |
| 19 | The bright moon and stars this night promise steady frosty weather until the end of the month |
| 21 | Windless weather on Yemelyana - to warm and sunny August |
| 22 | On Philippe, a fine day - to a rich harvest of crops in the summer months |
| 25 | Snowy and cloudy weather on Tatyana promises a cold and rainy summer |
| 28 | If clouds are coming to Paul from the north, the thaw will not be soon |
| 29 | It’s freezing weather on Petrov’s day, but there is no snow - July will be very hot, without rain |
| 30 | Cloudy weather on Anton - expect strong snowstorms |
| 31 | If Afanasyev is a blizzard day, spring will come soon |
Beliefs for February
Signs for February:
- Rainy February month - to a rainy August.
- Warm and sunny weather in February - in the spring it will be cold and damp.
Weather signs for February by month are presented in the table.
| Date of the month | Signs |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thaw on Makaryev Day - in early spring |
| 2 | On Groundhog Day overcast - winter will end soon |
| 3 | If in the night sky a month shines through the clouds - “life will be good” |
| 6 | What is Aksinya, such is spring |
| 10 | Strong wind at Ephraim - summer will be windy and rainy |
| 12 | If there is a red moon on Trehsvyatiye, a sharp change in weather conditions |
| 15 | If the Meeting is clear and snowy, then March will be frosty. Drops - to a generous harvest of wheat and flax |
| 18 | Frosty Agafia - friendly spring and fine summer |
| 20 | Thunder on Luka - to bad haymaking |
| 22 | The colder the weather on this day, the warmer it will be in March |
| 26 | Thaw on Martinian - sunny and warm March |
| 27 | Good weather on the Spring Pointer - to steady frost in the spring |
| 28 | If on the last day of winter there are a lot of icicles on the roofs, then spring will be cloudy and long |
Beliefs in different regions of Russia
Weather signs vary depending on the region of Russia, since each region has its own climatic conditions: in the Krasnodar Territory, winter begins not earlier than January, and in Yakutia in October. Key features in different regions:
- 1. In the Kuban determine the weather in winter by the behavior of pets: cats lick their paws and do not leave the stove - cold will come soon.
- 2. In Bashkiria people believe that cold winters promise early bird cherry blossoms and a generous summer harvest.
- 3. In Ryazan and Moscow regions the climate is practically no different, so the beliefs in these regions are the same: snow-covered St. Nicholas - by the harvest autumn.
- 4. In the Leningrad regionthey believe that the windy weather on the eve of the old New Year portends the dry summer months, but the apple harvest will be rich.
- 5. In Tatarstan productivity is associated with the thickness of ice on the river: the thicker the ice layer, the more abundant the harvest of vegetables and fruits.
- 6. In the Urals the thaw in the winter months is associated with a rainy summer and a meager grain harvest.
National signs about winter are a real storehouse of wisdom. This time of year is shrouded in secrets and wonders. Many people believe that true magic happens in winter, but is that so?
Signs say that people born in the cold season are very prudent, wise, able to overcome any obstacles. Our ancestors were convinced that people born in winter were able to work miracles. 
Also, our ancestors paid attention to weather phenomena, which could tell a lot about what will happen in the future.
Snow is talking about the onset of real winter. From the day he fell out, you need to count 40 days. Just then the real winter fairy tale will begin.
- The more snow, the greater the opportunity in the new year to make big profits.
- The less snow falls during the winter, the poorer it will be necessary to live the whole next year.
- If snow falls only at the beginning of winter, then expect a rainy cold summer.
- If frequent rainfall begins when the trees have not yet dropped leaves, then expect a fierce winter with blizzards and blizzards.
- The harbinger of frost, a cold winter, was thunder in late November.
- The sign says that if smoke comes from the chimney, it will be very cold the next morning.
- If the weather changes during the day (it is very cold during the day and warmer in the evening), then there will be a strong blizzard for several days in a row.
- If storms often occur in winter, then summer will not be warm.
- Mild winters without frost are a harbinger of a cold summer.
- Dry and frosty winters mean that it will be very hot in summer and there will be little rainfall.
- Frequent frost in the winter indicates a rainy summer.
If a animal all the time trying to be closer to objects that emit heat (to a stove or battery), there will soon be a blizzard. If the pet is calm and not looking for a warm corner, then winter will not be cold.
The sign says that if a bullfinch is tweeting under your window, then winter will end soon.
There are certain signs regarding weddings held in winter. Be very careful when choosing a date. Especially if you want to get married in a church.
Signs for the New Year
New Year is a holiday that makes winter a magical and enchanting time of the year. Therefore, there are a number of signs that apply only to this holiday.
- If you will celebrate New Year in new things, you can live comfortably throughout the year.
Depending on how you spend this holiday, this will be the next year. That is why our ancestors tried to spend this holiday in the circle of relatives and friends, cheerfully and joyfully.
- If on New Year's Eve there are no stars in the sky, then this is a waste.
- If, on the contrary, the whole sky is strewn with asterisks, then there will be a lot of harvest and profit.
- If there is heavy snow on New Year's Eve, then wait for the profit.
- If from December 31 to January 1 it is cloudy, fog, but not cold and there is no snow, then the year promises trouble.
If in the New Year you quarrel with someone from close relatives or friends, then you will live like a cat with a dog the whole next year.
- If a man was the first to enter the threshold on January 1, then expect profit in the new year.
Winter omens - December
Our ancestors believed that December is the best time to complete what has begun. The sign says that if during this month you can complete all the work that began last year, that new doors and new opportunities will open for you.
If in December you don’t say goodbye to old grievances, debts, don’t complete the started projects, then you will spend all year trying to deal with old problems, in addition you will have to add new chores.
- If the first month of winter is very wet and cloudy, then the summer will be rainy.
- Dry and warm December speaks of dry and hot summers.
- If the whole first month of winter it snows, it is cold and frosty, then the whole next year you will be pleased with the harvest and profit.
- Frequent strong winds in December indicate that spring will be late. Most likely in March there will be a lot of precipitation, and April will be cold.
- Warm weather in December also indicates a cold March.
- The more heat in winter, the colder the spring.
- The sign says that the more the earth freezes and the more frost there is, the richer the crop will be.
What to expect from January?
There are a lot of holidays in January, so paying attention to the weather this month is especially important. Our ancestors were sure that if in January there were a lot of long icicles on the streets, then we should expect a good harvest. Especially a good sign if large, long icicles hang on your window or on the roof of your house. This suggests that in the new year you will not have financial problems.
- Warm Tatyana's day speaks of early spring. If there is heavy snow on this holiday, then expect a cloudy summer.
- If January is characterized by frequent snowfalls and blizzards, the summer will be cloudy and cold.
- Cold January testifies to dry and hot summers
- If January is warm, then expect strong colds in March.
- A cold and frosty month is a sign of a fruitful year.
- If a woodpecker began to knock on trees early, spring will come very soon.
Christmas beliefs
- If at Christmas the windows of the house and the road around it were covered with hoarfrost, then wait for the profit.
- Also, a lot of hoarfrost for Christmas indicates a good harvest.
- If there is a strong snowstorm at Christmas, then this indicates that spring will come soon and become warmer.
- If the weather is good throughout the Christmas week, then there will be plenty of harvest.
Signs for Baptism
- If there will be bad weather at Epiphany, then you should not wait for warm days on Easter.
- The more water there is in the hole at Epiphany, the greater the chance of frequent rainfall.
- Heavy snow indicates that there will be a lot of harvest.
- Sunny day speaks of losses.
- If Baptism has fallen on the full moon, then expect heavy rainfall.
The most favorable sign is very strong Epiphany frosts. They talk about a good harvest, prosperity and well-being.
Winter Folk Signs - February
Our ancestors were sure that if a child was born in February, then he will be very enterprising and fortune will be favorable to him. But to achieve his goal, this person will still have to work hard. If he does not become lazy, he will be able to achieve everything that he wants.
The weather in February can tell a lot about what awaits you in spring and summer. Therefore, pay attention to the various signs that nature gives you.
If at the end of February it is very slippery, 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 to 2 also testifies to 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 will be in February, this will be November.
- If in February it is very warm, almost like in spring, then most likely it will be quite cold in March or April.
- If there are frequent fogs in February, then be prepared for the year to be rainy.
- Frost on the trees indicates that there will be a large harvest of honey.
- Depending on whether February is rainy or dry, the same weather will be in summer.
- If at the end of the month there is heavy snow that sticks to the surfaces, then it will be warm.
- If in February in the morning cries of tits are heard, then expect a frost.
Winter is a magical time of the year. Remember, if you pay attention to winter signs and listen to the prompts of nature, you can easily find out what awaits you.
National signs about winter - find out what awaits you - all the secrets to the site
Do you want reliable protection or success in various endeavors? Then use the talisman wisdom of the Slavs and the knowledge transmitted from generation to generation in ancient Russia. Break the circle of failures when you learn about the best defense that works towards your excellence. Read on our website about the choice of amulets, amulets and talismans.
The harmony of the magic amulet with your biofield depends on several parameters: individual characteristics and desired goals. Do not forget about the difference between the amulet, the amulet and the talisman. The amulet is always made personally, the talisman and amulet can be bought. In addition, the talisman - attracts positive energy, and the amulet - protects from negative.
Folk signs played an important role in human life and were passed down from generation to generation. According to these signs, hunters decided when to go hunting, and travelers knew whether to go on a long journey.
IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW! Fortuneteller Baba Nina: "There will always be plenty of money if you put it under your pillow ..." Read more \u003e\u003e
Winter signs were divided into short-term and long-term. The former gave a forecast for the coming winter days, while the latter could predict what the spring and summer would be like. With these numerous folk signs about winter, they began to acquaint themselves from childhood. And in order to be better remembered, they were put together in proverbs and sayings, many of which have survived to our times.
- The leaves on the trees last all autumn - the winter will be harsh.
- There was a rich summer harvest for berries - to the cold.
- In October, birch and oak showered at different times - expect severe frosts.
- Squirrels make large reserves of nuts - to the fierce winter.
- Rowan spoiled many berries - also to severe frosts.
- Snow fell, and the trees have not yet dropped all the leaves - there will be cold.
- In October, birds fly too low - in early winter.
- Smoke from the chimney is falling like a pillar - to soon cooling.
- Firewood burns with a bang - frost is coming.
- The trees in the forest will be held together - there will be a severe cold.
- Sharp tops are built on anthills - for a harsh winter.
- If the domestic cat stands on its hind legs and scratches along the walls - you should prepare for a blizzard.
- Hares are located near the housing estate - to frost.
- There was a large yield of mushrooms during the summer - the winter will be long.
- If the onion is ugly with a thick and plentiful husk - to prolonged winter frosts.
National signs of December
In Old Russian this month was called jelly. Usually in December, severe frosts and a lot of snow are expected. After many centuries, there were a lot of folk signs about December, which will tell about future weather and the harvest. Here are some of them:
- If December is clear and sunny - in the summer there will be a poor harvest, if overcast - the harvest will be in abundance.
- Dry December - dry spring and summer.
- If there is no winter in December or January, it will be no earlier than February 10.
- Large snowdrifts and deep-frozen land - to a rich harvest.
- A lot of hoarfrost - to good shoots from oats.
- A month without rains - the summer is dry.
- The clouds are floating south - the weather will be sunny, and if it is north - inclement.
Signs about birds and animals are considered very valuable in December:
- If the rooks remain for the winter, this portends a warm winter.
- If bullfinches arrive in December, winter will be generous in frosts.
- The white coat of hares is covered with gray spots - to mild weather with periods of thaw.
Months by December
Many signs are periodically repeated from year to year, confirming the reliability of folk predictions about nature. Here are some of them:
- the 1st of December. If the weather is fine, then spring will come early.
- December 3rd If it snows that day, wait for the rain on June 3rd.
- 5th of December. The moon with two dim rings of a red tint - there will be severe frosts. Loss of frost portends a good harvest for next year.
- December 7th. Small stars are visible in the sky - there will be snowfall. If the weather is clear, then the winter will be frosty.
- December 8th. If hoarfrost lies on dry grass - weather with dry frosts. Birds huddle closer to the house - it will snow, play - the wind, sing singingly - it will be clear, they are sitting on the crowns of trees - warming is coming.
- December 10th. Stars shine brighter than usual - to cool. Sparrows amicably and loudly tweet - to the thaw.
- December 15th. There is a foggy halo around the moon - this is a harbinger of a blizzard. If there is a lot of snow, then in the summer a lot of grass will grow.
- December 16th. If water decreases in rivers and other bodies of water, then the weather will improve markedly. Bullfinch tweets - to soon warming.
- December 18th. If the dog eats little and sleeps, he rolls on the ground all the time - to the snow with a blizzard.
- December 19th. If on this day the weather is clear and good, then frost will come soon. On winter Nikolai: the more snow now, the higher the grass in May.
- December 24th. Jackdaws or crows sit with their beaks to the south - to heat, and if they shout to the north - colds will come.
- December 28th. If frost struck during the day and warmed sharply in the evening, then real frost is yet to come. The weather on that day will indicate what March will be like.
- December 29th. If the yard is covered with hoarfrost - Christmas time on January 7th will be warm. If there is frost, then it will last until Baptism (January 19).
- 31th of December. Large snow flakes fall - to moderate frosts or warming.
January signs
A new calendar year begins in January, it is considered the windiest and frostiest month.
This month has its own nickname - Prosin, in the people it was nicknamed because of the blue gaps in the sky that appear after the gray December clouds.
In January, there are the following folk winter signs:
- Sunny and warm weather at the beginning of the month - May begins with the winds.
- Dry January - dry and hot summers.
- It is warm throughout the month - spring will be late.
- Frequent frosts in January - snowstorm in February.
- A lot of snowfall - the summer will be rainy.
- A very cold month - in July it will be hot and dry. But under such conditions there will be few mushrooms in the summer.
- Sunny afternoons are for a good harvest.
- The mole crawls out of its hole - May will be cold.
- Hanging many long icicles - to a rich fruitful summer.
People believed that the stronger and longer the frosts awaken in January, the longer they will enjoy the summer heat.
January month
The following observations will help determine what nature has prepared for people in the coming year:
- 1st of January. With heavy frost and light snow - to the grain harvest, warming without snow - there will be no harvest.
- January 3rd If the smoke from the chimney is a pillar - to clear frosty weather. Severe frosts - heat in the summer.
- 4 January. They are floating against the bloc against the wind - soon snow will fall.
- January 6. I am a dreamy and starry sky - to the offspring of livestock and berry harvest. If Christmas Eve is warm, then spring is expected to be cold.
- January 7. O heavy snowfall - the year will be successful, if everything melts - spring will come early.
- January 10th. If the cat curls up and lays on something soft and warm, the day will be clear, but frosty. If the crows swirl for a long time in the air - snow will fall, they sit on the tops of trees - soon they will freeze, land and sit on the ground - to warm.
- 13th of January. If the moon is cloudy or pale, wait for snowfall. The south wind portends a hot and successful year, the west - a harbinger of excess fish and milk, if blowing from the east - to a good fruit harvest.
- January 14th. T intelligence on Old New Year's Day - to the crop in the fields. On Vasiliev’s day of frost - summer will be fruitful.
- January 19. If at Baptism the stars shine brightly - to be a strong cooling, frosts only gain strength. A cold day means that the summer will be arid.
- January 23. The trees are covered with hoarfrost - the summer will be wet and cold. On the day of Gregory the Summer Index, a south wind blows - June will be rainy, with frequent thunderstorms.
- January 29. If there is fog at night, the weather will be stable with low cloud cover. Snow is sweeping on Petrov’s day - a lot of grass will grow in the meadows, and the rivers will be full of fish.
- January 31st. Into orons flying in packs are harbingers of severe frost. If Athanasius has warmed up on his name day, inclement weather is expected in the summer, and potato yields will be scarce.
February observations
Signs of the last month of winter:
- Warm February - cold spring. If the month is frosty, then summer will be successful.
- A lot of frost - the summer will be dewy and melliferous.
- Bright stars in the sky - to the quick frosts, and dim - to the thaw.
- Rainy February - frequent rains in spring and summer. If it’s dry, the summer is also dry.
- Severe frosts - short winters.
- Many long icicles at the end of the month are long spring.
- No snow all month - drought threatens in summer.
- Severe cold in the last week of February - spring will be warm.
Months to February
Forecasts for February:
- 1st of February. Atmospheric pressure drops rapidly, and the wind changes direction from east to north - expect a strong wind with snow. What is the weather like this day, this will be the whole month.
- February 2. If it snows in the morning, this portends early breads; at lunchtime - average; late in the evening - late.
- February 5th. The river level rises - frost is coming. Frost hit Agafiy - in the heat in August.
- February 6. If the sky is dotted with frequent stars - to heat, few stars - to bad weather. The weather in Axinia indicates what the spring will be like.
- February 10th. If the wind blows on the Ephraim’s name day, by the rainy summer.
- 12th of February. A bird with a nose hides its nose under the wing - it will soon become colder. Gusty wind is a sign of frequent rains for the whole year.
- The 14th of February. The sky is clear and starry - a sign of late and prolonged spring. Weather on Trifonov day indicates what to expect spring.
- February, 15. In the courtyard of a blizzard and a blizzard - in the summer a crop failure. This day will indicate the weather of the coming spring.
- February 16th. If smoke or steam spreads over a pond, cooling will soon come. If during the night everything was covered with hoarfrost - warming during the day should not be expected.
Show all
Signs of a cold winter
The following Russian folk signs will tell you what the weather will be and when to expect severe frosts:
National signs about winter are a real storehouse of wisdom. This time of year is shrouded in secrets and wonders. Many people believe that true magic happens in winter, but is that so?
In the article:
Signs say that people born in the cold season are very prudent, wise, able to overcome any obstacles. Our ancestors were convinced that people born in winter were able to work miracles. 
Also, our ancestors paid attention to what would happen in the future.
Snow is talking about the onset of real winter. From the day he fell out, you need to count 40 days. Just then the real winter fairy tale will begin.
- The more snow, the greater the opportunity in the new year to make big profits.
- The less snow falls during the winter, the poorer it will be necessary to live the whole next year.
- If snow falls only in, then expect a rainy cold summer.
- If frequent rainfall begins when the trees have not yet dropped leaves, then expect a fierce winter with blizzards and blizzards.
- The harbinger of frost, a cold winter, was thunder in late November.
- The sign says that if smoke comes from the chimney, it will be very cold the next morning.
- If the weather changes during the day (it is very cold during the day and warmer in the evening), then there will be a strong blizzard for several days in a row.
- If storms often occur in winter, then summer will not be warm.
- Mild winters without frost are a harbinger of a cold summer.
- Dry and frosty winters mean that it will be very hot in summer and there will be little rainfall.
- Frequent frost in the winter indicates a rainy summer.
If a animal all the time trying to be closer to objects that emit heat (to a stove or battery), there will soon be a blizzard. If the pet is calm and not looking for a warm corner, then winter will not be cold.
The sign says that if a bullfinch is tweeting under your window, then winter will end soon.
If at the end of February it is very slippery, 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 to 2 also testifies to 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 will be in February, this will be November.
- If in February it is very warm, almost like in spring, then most likely it will be quite cold in March or April.
- If there are frequent fogs in February, then be prepared for the year to be rainy.
- Frost on the trees indicates that there will be a large harvest of honey.
- Depending on whether February is rainy or dry, the same weather will be in summer.
- If at the end of the month there is heavy snow that sticks to the surfaces, then it will be warm.
- If in February in the morning cries of tits are heard, then expect a frost.
Winter is a magical time of the year. Remember, if you pay attention to winter signs and listen to the prompts of nature, you can easily find out what awaits you.
In contact with
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. Every winter month the people got their name:
- december is a jelly, because the earth is freezing throughout the winter;
- january is a turning point in winter;
- february - bokogrey.
In November, the last struggle of winter with autumn ends and frosty December is knocking on the door. During the first month of winter, the sun warms less and less, and if it appears, it slightly warms the earth with its oblique rays. At this time, it stands low above our horizon and does not shine for very long. Days in December are short, and only after the 25th day "does the sun turn in the summer, and winter in the cold." According to ancient popular belief, on this day the sun wears a festive sundress, removes silver hair with a golden kokoshnik and sits in a chariot drawn by three dashing horses: gold, silver and diamond, turns them cool from winter to summer. It is believed that from the day until the New Year the day will add to the "chicken step", or even less - "goose paw".
Rejoicing in the victory of heat and light over the forces of cold and darkness, our ancestors on December 25 (December 12 according to the old style) made bonfires in honor of the sun. The old people noticed that if in Spiridonov the day the sun appears on the horizon and starts to play, then all Christmas Christmas time will be sunny. But if frost is hanging on the trees, they will be not only clear, but also warm.
According to the astronomical calendar, winter comes when the Sun enters the constellation Capricorn (December 22-23), people believed that winter began when a strong sleigh route was established, and the rivers cracked from frost.
There is no winter if the sledding path is not established.
Winter began when the snow fell and the rivers froze.
The people call it a long, harsh and cold winter: “a hard winter is either long”, and a soft winter with frequent thaws is called: “an orphan winter (frail, insignificant)”.
Winter omens
Zimushka-winter - so affectionately in Russia called this cold season. The nature of winter determined the entire next year. Without modern technology, our ancestors could almost accurately predict the volume of the future harvest or the beginning of the 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. What will be the winter in antiquity understood even before its onset. In the summer, according to the number of acorns and mountain ash, we determined how much snow will fall, in winter, we judged how the summer and the crop would be:
- What a winter, such a summer, and the harvest.
- After a large harvest - a harsh winter.
- A lot of snow in the winter - a lot of bread.
- If at the beginning of winter a lot of snow falls, then in the summer it will often rain.
- The abundance of large icicles - to a good harvest of vegetables.
Signs, proverbs and sayings about snow
There are many sayings, signs and proverbs about snow:
- Snow will inflate - bread will come.
- If the snow is close to the fences, summer will be bad; and if there is a gap - productive.
- Snow field improves.
- Winter will pass, snow will come down, and what is sown will rise.
- Daytime snow does not lie. The first reliable snow falls at night.
- It will snow overnight, and the winter path will become.
- Snow falls down (falls with light snowflakes).
They noted that the snow should fall in a timely manner - not too early and not too late, and therefore they say: "If snow fell in our hour, then God will give the harvest."
When a lot of snow fell, they said:
In the yard, the snow is in order.
In winter, the road became more expensive (became convenient for travel).
If on the way in winter a person is covered with snow, then they say: “Snowed him.”
It is believed that the sledding is not established after the first snow has fallen:
When the first snow fell, it was still forty days before the present winter.
The first snow waited and the hunters:
The snow has fallen, and the trace has sunk.
It will snow - leave a trace.
There is no snow - and there is no trace.
Following the fallen snow, winter blizzards begin, which are also called "zaviruhi":
Snow-zaviruha - because it is already winter near the ear.
By the amount of snow that has fallen and the type of nasta or “troubles” formed on it (the frozen hard top layer of snow holding a person and an animal), we can judge what the weather will be like in summer:
If the troubles are formed, then the year will be good, and if they are not there, the summer will be arid and lean.
If in winter very strong and high troubles are formed, then in summer there will be storms and thunderstorms.
The abundance of snow in winter portends an abundance of water and hot summers. Winter should be frosty and snowy, but warm and light snowy winters do not bode for a summer of bread.
Winter signs on animals (wild and domestic)
Both wild and domesticated animals possess excellent synoptic abilities, therefore, for a long time, their behavior was carefully observed:
- In the winter, wolves howl near human habitation - the frost will intensify.
- Until the wolves gather in packs, real winter will come.
- Hares also feel the onset of cold weather and cling to housing: “ Hares in the gardens came - to a harsh winter". If the oblique leaves in the forests and fields, the weather will be warm.
- The horse, before the onset of bad weather, snorts, snores, shakes his mane, shakes his head and throws it up. But if the horse falls to the ground, then snow will soon fall.
- The dog curled up and lies in a ringlet - in the cold. It is stretched on the ground and lies belly up, spreading its paws, to heat.
- Cats catch the weather. Before the onset of cold weather, they choose a place warmer and higher, curl up and, covering their muzzle with a paw, sleep. If Murka licks his body and tail, scratches the wall with his claws - wait for bad weather, licks his paw - to the wind, turns on his back - to good weather. Before the thaw, the cat lies in the middle of the room, stretches and sleeps.
Winter signs on birds
Crows feel good weather changes. Observing their lifestyle and behavior gives a lot of weather signs at any time of the year:
- In the winter, crows are sitting on the tops of trees, croaking loudly and brushing themselves - towards the snow.
- If in the evening birds flock up to the sky and swirl in the air, then rising, then lowering, not finding a place to sleep, then at night there will be a storm or a blizzard.
- Crows curl in the air - before the snow, sit on the ground - to the thaw, settled on the tops of trees or roofs of houses - to frost, sit on the lower branches of trees - to the wind.
We carefully watched not only the behavior of the raven, but also of other birds:
- Forty under the eave (roof) climbs - to be a blizzard.
- Sparrows tweet a lot - to a snowstorm.
- Sparrows gather in packs, sit down on brushwood and sing - to the warmth. But if the birds are hiding in the middle of the brushwood, then the cold is approaching. In general, if sparrows in the winter calmly drive themselves together, tweet loudly, hide under the roof or in brushwood, then there will be a snowstorm or frost.
- The woodpecker hollows the tree from the bottom up, ripping off almost the entire bark - to a snowy and harsh winter.
- Bullfinch sings on a blizzard, snow and slush.
Winter weather is also noted for poultry:
- The cock crowed in the evening before nine o'clock - to the thaw.
- Petka will sing at night at an unusual time — to bad weather and a change in weather.
- If in strong frost the cabbages will sing earlier than usual, then warmer and milder weather will come.
- A rooster in the middle of the yard on one paw is standing - to the frost.
- Hens early perch - to get colder, and the higher they rise, the colder it will be.
- In winter, the chicken flaps its wings and turns its tail - on a blizzard, in the summer - in the rain.
- The chickens are choked up, their feathers raised, and they press one to the other - to a cold.
- Geese muzzles under the wings hide - to frost, flap their wings - to heat.
- If the goose is crouched in winter, wait for the heat, and if it sits with your legs crossed, it’s against a snowstorm or cold.
Winter weather signs
Many winter signs have come down to our days in terms of sound, wind, smoke, fog and hoarfrost:
- East gusty wind with a whistle - to a long cold.
- If the north wind blows for several days, then there will be a storm or snowstorm, and the snow will be thick and heavy.
- The forest is noisy in winter - to the thaw.
- Pussy-willow roars (roars) - to a snowstorm.
- Dubravushka is noisy - to bad weather.
- The shutters creak and knock - there will be a thaw.
- The bell ringing from afar is heard strongly and clearly - to frost, weakly and deafly - to snow.
- Fog descends to the ground - to warm, held high above the ground - in fine weather.
- At night, frost appeared - do not wait for a snow day.
- The trees were covered with hoarfrost - to heat. In 90 days from this day precipitation will fall: in winter - snow, in summer - rain.
- Smoke from the chimney goes down and spreads along the ground - to the thaw; goes up - to the frost.
- Clouds against the wind go - to the snow.
Signs on the stove fire
By the way the firewood burns in the furnace in winter, one can also predict the upcoming weather:
- Red stove fire - to frost, white - to heat.
- If you hear a squeak and crack when burning firewood, wait for the cold weather.
- Firewood in the stove smokes, makes noise and burns poorly - to warming.
Signs of the sun, stars and moon
- Circles around a month or the sun in winter - to frost and prolonged snowstorms.
- Light pillars near the sun - will soon become colder.
- If there are "ears" near the sun (short poles), then there will be a blizzard and frost.
- The rays of light from the sun go down - to the cold, up - to the heat.
- Circles near the solar disk - to fierce, cracking frosts.
- Many stars in the sky - to the cold. Rare stars - to blizzard and bad weather.
- If the young month is steep and with bent horns, then for several weeks it will be cold.
Winter omens for months
Each winter month has its own characteristics. The first month of winter usually does not take records in the cold, and it is extremely rare that it is colder than January. But still, rightly, December is called "jelly":
December during the whole winter the earth freezes.
December eyes gaze with snow, and ear tears in frost.
December will both pave, and nail, and will give a sleigh course.
In December, frosts are getting stronger. Usually their peak teaches on major church holidays, which is why the people called December frost vvedensky, Spiridonevsky, Nikolsky.
During this period, a small influx of solar energy, and that which falls on the ground, is reflected in the snow cover. Days are dull, short, but at night there is no end.
The first winter month is rich in snowstorms, blocking snowdrifts across the road.
The following can be distinguished from the general ones:
- Snowy and cold December - to a plentiful harvest.
- If December is cloudy, then expect a good harvest. And here is a clear December - for a hungry year.
- In December there is a lot of hoarfrost and snow, the frozen ground is deep - by the crop year.
- Dry December - to a dry summer.
- The moon shines brightly - to cool.
- A clear sunny sunrise, after which the sun hid behind the clouds, promises snowfall.
- Sparrows collect feathers and fluff and warm their nests - to a cold.
And they noticed that if in the last days of December a timber was cut down, it would last for a long time and would not rot.
January is the coldest winter month. In the people it is often called "Prosinets."
January is the beginning of the year, the middle of winter.
January is cracking - the ice on the rivers in the blue color.
The height of winter usually falls on New Year's time. And although the sun turned for the summer, winter still amuses people with frost. There are still two months ahead of the rule of the white sorceress. It is considered a good omen if in January there is a lot of snow, which was called "peasant wealth":
Snow in the fields - grain in the bins.
The snow is deep - the bread is good.
The nature of the year, the future crop and the weather of spring, summer and autumn are determined:
- If snowstorms and snowfalls are often observed in January, then July will be rainy.
- Little snow - to a lean year.
- If the month is dry and frosty, and water in the reservoirs has greatly diminished, then an arid and hot summer is coming.
- Many long icicles - to harvest.
- A clear and calm day - to a cold.
The cold January is replaced by February-bogogrey (blizzard). At first, he practically does not differ from his predecessor: with the same starry and clear nights, with the same cold.
In ancient Russia, February was the last month of the year, it was called "section". There are two explanations for this name:
- february "cuts" with frost;
- the month "cuts off" the old year from the new.
A month was sometimes called a “low water”, i.e. the calendar interval between winter and spring, as well as "fierce" and "snow" - due to frequent snowfalls and frosts. But nevertheless, the most successful name of the month is “bogo-warm”. After all, it is at this time that the sun begins to warm more strongly.
February is a two-faced month: both fierce and side-heated. He will warm up with the sun, then he will notice the roads with snow. "The little one is angry that he has not enough days."
In February, peasants did not get their minds on spring: when will it come, what will it be? Therefore, most are turned in this direction:
- Long icicles at the end of February - to a long winter.
- Rainy February - to rainy spring and wet summer, dry - to drought.
- Warm February - to a cold spring.
- Dry and cold section - by hot August.
- A lot of frost on the trees - there will be plenty of honey.
- Snow adheres to trees - to heat.
- Windy weather without hoarfrost - to the snowstorm.
Signs of winter for every day
| December | ||||||
| · January | ||||||