Folklore forecasting uses natural signs like animal behavior and plant changes to predict winter weather. A naturalist in Louisville observed hedge apples, persimmons, squirrels, walnuts, and woolly ...

DAYTON — Lots of people around the Miami Valley are seeing the woolly worms out and about before the big winter season. Hey, it’s Stormcenter 7 Meteorologist Ryan Marando. What’s behind the folklore ...

The woolly worm has been a folklore forecaster for generations in the High Country. Every fall in Banner Elk, the fuzzy caterpillars crawl their way into the spotlight at the Woolly Worm Festival.

Ready or not, winter is headed our way. The coldest and darkest season of the year runs from Dec. 21, through March 20, which leads to the inevitable question — what type of winter weather can we ...

The Woolly Worm Festival is back this weekend after last year’s cancellation due to Hurricane Helene. The woolly worm has been a folklore forecaster for generations in the High Country. Every fall in ...