Weather saying

[Winter Flurry]

Has anyone heard this saying: “If hornets build low,
Winter storms and snow;
If hornets build high,
Winter mild and dry.”
I tested that saying out last year and it was partially right here.

 

[scottychaos]

Never heard that one!
but it seems like the opposite should be true..
why would they "build low" if there is going to be a lot of snow? wouldn't that bury their nest?
(unless they *want* to be buried in snow for winter insulation perhaps? lower nest means better protection from a harsh winter?
that could make sense..)

Scot

 

[Winter Flurry]

That could be true and that's what I was thinking also.

 

[CorneliusSchrute]

I think of a similar saying regarding persimmon seeds. If you have a persimmon tree collect the delicious fruit when ripe, make a great confection from it (or eat it plain), and be sure to save the seeds. Take one at random, carefully crack it open, and look at the little plant embryo: it will be white. The embryos similarity to dinner ware indicates the upcoming winter weather. I can't remember for sure (and a simple Google search would yield the truth), but I think a fork shaped embryo will be a hard winter, while a spoon or knife will be an easy one.

Heard this one?

 

[Winter Flurry]

I never heard that one before and thanks for sharing.

 

[CorneliusSchrute]

You bet! Gotta keep the little chestnut stories alive, you know?

Wait... isn't there one about chestnuts?!??

 

[Winter Flurry]

Not that I know of and I come from a long line of farmers. They use those sayings to predict the Winter.