984. Red sun, hot day to-morrow.
985. High wind at dawn is a sign of a “civil” (calm) day.
Newfoundland.
986. Sun’s “hounds” (a sort of halo) before the sun denote dirty weather; after the sun, denote fine weather.
Scilly Cove, N. F.
In Prince Edward Island and the United States these halos are called “sun-dogs,” and are said to be a sign of coming rain.
987. Much snow during the winter denotes good crops next year.
New Harbor, N. F.
988. If the stars are scarce, big, and dull, it portends mild weather in winter. If large and bright, it portends frost in winter.