West Thunder.

If the first thunder is in the west, aha! the bear has stretched his left arm in his winter bed. (Zuñi Indians.)

Winter Thunder.

A winter’s thunder

Is a summer’s wonder.

When thunder is heard in winter, it indicates cold weather. Thunder in the north indicates dry weather.

Thunder in winter means famine in summer.

Winter’s thunder

Bodes summer hunger.

PROVERBS RELATING TO TREES.