When the ass begins to bray,
Be sure we shall have rain that day.
Beaver.
In early and long winters, the beaver cuts his winter supply of wood and prepares his house one month earlier than in mild, late winters.
Bears.
When bears lay up food in the fall, it indicates a cold winter.
If the tracks of bear are seen after the first fall of snow, an open, mild winter may be expected.
Bears and coons are always restless before rain.
The bear comes out on the 2d of February, and if he sees his shadow, he returns for six weeks.
Expect rain when dogs eat grass.