14 Signs That a Harsh, Snowy Winter Is Heading for New York

If you're someone who doesn't trust what meteorologists say about winter, here are some clues Mother Nature is said to leave behind.

All these winter "forecasts" can be quite confusing, especially since so many of them conflict with one another.

The Farmer's Almanac is saying this upcoming winter will pound us with snow, ice, and rain while SnowBrains cautioned a weakened La Niña will mean less snow.

Meanwhile, ski-enthusiast outlet SnowChance says Central New York will see its first measurable snow by November 6.

While the jury is still out on those reports, Mother Nature is known to leave behind some clues.

People have been predicting the weather long before meteorology was invented. Think of the phrase: "Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky at morning, sailor's take warning." Did you know that saying originated in the New Testament?

Below are some superstitions people used for centuries to predict winter. Be sure to look around your backyard in New York for these signs!

Which of these superstitions is your favorite? I am a sucker for the last one since I remember spending each night during the winter looking at the moon to see if there was a ring around it.

Who didn't love their snow days back then?

That said, the squirrels in my backyard are going nuts, pun intended, and that has me thinking that they know something that I don't.

While it's fun to see what the weather experts are saying about the upcoming season, now you know what clues to be on the lookout for should you want to have some extra insight into winter 2024-2025.

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