Eastern Massachusetts.
1055. When wood on the fire makes a peculiar hissing noise, it is said “to tread snow,” and there will soon be a storm.
Salem, Mass.
1056. If the stove-lids get red-hot when the fire is first made, it is a sure sign of a storm of some kind.
Cambridge, Mass.
1057. If the vessel is becalmed, throw a halfpenny overboard to buy wind.
Harbor Grace, N. F.
1058. If the halyard lies against the mast, the wind will increase.
Newfoundland
1059. Sticking a knife in the mainmast produces wind.