Philippov's Kanitor: how to find out the fate of winter on October 24

In the national calendar, October 24 marks the day, which received an unusual name - Philippov's Kanitel. For our ancestors, this date was an important milestone: it was by weather signs on this day that they judged what the coming winter will be and what the harvest will be next year. “MK in Pskov” gathered the main signs of this day.

Our ancestors were attentive observers, and their “meteorological predictions” were strikingly accurate.

If snow falls in the morning and does not melt, expect an early and severe winter. But the snow that fell on the wet ground, promises early spring.

Frost on the ground foreshadows the imminent snowfall, and a low fog creeping promises several warm days ahead.

If rivers and lakes are already caught by the first ice, spring will come early.

A clear moon at night - to fast frosts, the moon in a dull haze - to snowfall.

North wind and poultry, hiding its head under the wing, warn of a sharp cold snap.

If squirrels, mice and moles actively store food, the winter will be long and cold.

Continuing leaffall and loudly rustling in the wind leaves promise unstable weather and the approach of snow.