Flying cranes and snow on the ground. What signs of nature October 13 was considered a harbinger of cold winter

According to the national calendar, on October 13, Grigoriev celebrates the day, which is also called Grigory Solomenny. Our ancestors associated this date with preparation for the cold and observations of nature. Weather, bird behavior, and tree conditions have been used to predict what winter will look like.

Special attention was paid to the first snowfalls and autumn changes in nature. It was believed that the fallen snow foreshadows the early onset of winter, and dry snow promises a warm and clear summer next year.

Other signs associated with animals and plants:

It was also believed that the pale moon, covered with haze, foreshadowed the deterioration of the weather.

The name "Grigory Straw" is associated with the preparation of the dwelling for the cold. During this period in Russia insulated the roof with straw, updated the stuffing of mattresses and tried to complete homework before the onset of winter.

There were also customs related to the protection of health. For example, young children according to the ancient belief poured water through the sieve on the doorstep of the house. Such actions belonged to folk traditions and had no proven therapeutic effect.

Folk observations reflect the long experience of ancestors who tried to navigate the weather without modern forecasts. However, signs do not have reliable scientific confirmation and do not allow to accurately determine the timing of the onset of winter.

To find out what the weather will be in the Murmansk region, it is better to focus on forecasts of weather forecasters, especially when planning trips and walks in nature.