What can the residents of New York's Capital Region expect from the winter of 2025 and 2026? Typically we look to our meteorologists and their advanced satellite systems and Doppler radar for the sun to snow forecasts. Urban legend suggests that the story of winter and other seasonal surprises can also be told by the animal kingdom.

Can the animals around us predict rain, snow, and other weather events? The evidence points to yes!

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In addition to our local television weather personalities, people have looked to the Farmers' Almanac for weather predictions and more. After more than 200 years of the publication, the guide announced that they will not be releasing any more editions. So when we need more than our area forecasters where do we turn? Animals!

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