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Can you tell the winter weather by how many acorns are falling from the trees?
The saying is “an unusual abundance of acorns” could be a sign of a very rough winter. The theory is that the more acorns, the more food for the squirrels. About every 5-8 years, oak trees have a major production of acorns. One would say that his or her trees were dropping acorns like rain last year but it was a mild winter. The answer is the greater the abundance of acorns, the rougher the winter. Moreover, just wait for reality because acorn abundance will not always mean a rough winter.
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| Comment | Thank you Jason for for responding so quickly. After hearing so many rumors you don't what to believe. Reality is the best answer. Thanks again. | ||
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I know everything about weather. I am a 6-year trained Storm Chaser for Wired-WX Storm Chasing Services. Background in thermodynamics, global warming and cooling dynamics, advanced cellular thunderstorm dynamics, and diagram dynamics expert.
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