Folk omens for November 18, 2024: should we expect a snowy winter
It was Monday, November 18th.
Today Orthodox Christians remember Saint Jonah.
By the way, this is also reflected in the folk calendar: November 18 is called “Jonah’s Day”.
During this period, our ancestors analyzed weather conditions. People believed that they could tell about the weather in the coming winter.
Weather signs for November 18
Does it snow on Jonah's Day? That's good news for lovers of snowy winters: according to legend, the coming season will be just like that.
It is also worth paying attention to how the snow falls today. If it is uneven, then, according to signs, the rye harvest will please next season.
Is there ice buildup on the rivers? Perhaps next year will be a good harvest overall.
A willow covered with frost may warn that the winter period will be protracted.
However, the frost that has appeared on all the trees promises the imminent arrival of a relatively warm period.
Clear skies and a wind blowing from the north are believed to be a warning of a serious drop in air temperature in the near future.
For reference
Snow is a form of precipitation consisting of small ice crystals.
