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College In Station Weather

College In Station Weather

Using Animals to Predict the Weather

Humans have used animals and witnessed animal behavior to predict the weather throughout history, especially before there was science. From cats to frogs to birds and horses, watching for strange or odd animal behavior has helped some predict weather conditions or approaching storms. The most popular weather predicting animal could be the groundhog.

Groundhog Day - February 2

The tradition of predicting whether there will be six more weeks of wintry weather or calm spring-like weather, started when German settlers or the Pennsylvania Dutch began celebrating Candlemas Day in America. During Candlemas Day priests handed out candles to signify light during the darkest time of the year. The celebration came during the mid-point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. If there was fair weather at this time, it meant the next six weeks of winter would be cold and stormy.