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Fall Acorns & Squirrels: Old Tales Predict TN Winter Weather
Fall Acorns & Squirrels: Old Tales Predict TN Winter Weather
US · Published Sep 23, 2025
• Tennessee folklore suggests acorn abundance predicts a cold or harsh winter.
• Early squirrel activity in Tennessee is thought to indicate early snow or cold.
• Despite modern forecasts, people in Tennessee still use nature to predict winter's severity.
Acorns and squirrels predict winter conditions
In Tennessee, an old wives' tale says that the number of acorns and how squirrels act in the fall can tell us what the winter will be like.
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