Folk lore points to several non-scientific signs about the upcoming winter.
The Farmer's Almanac says squirrel activity can be a sign, if squirrels are gathering nuts in a flurry, will cause snow to gather in a hurry.
According to folk lore, the higher the squirrel builds its nest, the snowier the winter will be.
Some say the color of wooly worms matters. If the wooly worm is brown and rust-colored, it's going to be a cold-one.
The farmer's almanac also says signs of a cold, snowy winter include thick onion skins, thicker-than-normal corn husks, and tougher apple skins, as well as large spider webs.