On October 30, the Orthodox Church remembers the Old Testament prophet Hosea.
In the folk calendar, October 30 is Hosiya Kolesnik, Hosiya Osenniy, Hosiya Gryaznik, End of the Summer Journey.
According to folk signs, on Hosiya Kolesnik you can find out whether the winter will be harsh and snowy.
If ants build tall anthills, the winter will be harsh and snowy.
If domestic geese flap their wings, it will rain.
If the cat sleeps soundly, warming is expected.
A white, shining moon is a harbinger of cold weather.