For the purpose of this blog, I’ll be playing the role of Old Wife. Now, listen up whippersnapper – these winter predictions are important.
Consider the acorn. It’s a nut overlooked by most… unlike almonds and pistachios, because they’re the tastiest of them all. However, this autumn season, there are thousands of beefy acorns falling all over the sidewalks and denting cars. Assuming you have a banger car insurance policy, tons of acorns with sizable girth is a good thing, as they indicate a harsh winter ahead.
Storytelling continues as we take a look at the woolly bear caterpillar. Our weather-savvy friends at the Farmer’s Almanac say, “a narrow orange band in the middle of the woolly bear caterpillar warns of heavy snow. If the stripe is fat and fuzzy, expect bitter cold.” So we’re in for cold and snowy, or bitter cold (and man-made snowy). Either way… I think it’s a win/win.
Well, that was fun. I’m going to rejoin the 21st century and check Accuweather’s long-term forecast. It shouldn't be too long before places up north like Killington and Waterville Valley start snowmaking... and if you have a Mountain Creek Season Pass, you'll get wicked good discounts. Just sayin'.
-Halley
