20 Signs in Nature Indicating a Harsh Winter

Have you heard of these earthly indicators to tell if we are in for a harsher-than-normal winter? Sometimes you have to put away all the modern technology and almanacs to get the real answers. Many folks will say you simply have to watch and listen to nature to get an accurate look at what's to come. Have you seen any of these indicating a potentially harsh winter ahead?

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Photo by Josie Weiss on Unsplash
1
Thicker than normal corn husks
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Photo by Hans Veth on Unsplash
2
Woodpeckers sharing a tree
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Photo by Todd Steitle on Unsplash
3
Early arrival of the Snowy owl
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Photo by chris robert on Unsplash
4
Early departure of geese and ducks
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Photo by Joshua J. Cotten on Unsplash
5
Early migration of the Monarch butterfly
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Photo by Stephen Wheeler on Unsplash
6
Thick hair on the nape of the cow’s neck
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Photo by Juho Luomala on Unsplash
7
Heavy and numerous fogs during August
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Photo by Jack Bulmer on Unsplash
8
Raccoons with thick tails and bright bands
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Photo by Mert Guller on Unsplash
9
Mice eating ravenously into the home
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Photo by Richie Bettencourt on Unsplash
10
Early arrival of crickets on the hearth
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Photo by Mohamed Marey on Unsplash
11
Spiders spinning larger than usual webs in house
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Photo by Pascal Debrunner on Unsplash
12
Pigs gathering sticks
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Photo by Yanuka Deneth on Unsplash
13
Insects marching a line rather than meandering
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Photo by Michael Held on Unsplash
14
Early seclusion of bees within the hive
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Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
15
Unusual abundance of acorns
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Photo by Daniil Komov on Unsplash
16
Muskrats burrowing holes high on the river bank
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Photo by Rust & Leaf on Unsplash
17
“See how high the hornet’s nest, ‘twill tell how high the snow will rest”
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Photo by Art Litvinau on Unsplash
18
Narrow orange band in the middle of the Woollybear caterpillar warns of heavy snow
19
The squirrel gathers nuts early to fortify against a hard winter
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Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
20
Frequent halos or rings around sun or moon