Snow is generally preceded by a general animation of man and beast which continues until after the snowfall ends.
Corn.
Corn is as comfortable under snow as an old man is under his fur cloak. (Russian.)
Christmas.
If it snows during Christmas night, the crops will do well.
So far as the sun shines on Christmas day,
So far will the snow blow in May. (German.)
Dry or Wet Snow.
When the snow falls dry it means to lie,
But flakes light and soft bring rain oft.