BearSniper
09-02-2009, 06:57 AM
Here's a couple thoughts about the upcoming 2009 2010 winter.
Many farmers report heavy fruit & berry crops (at least in the Fraser Valley)
and crops 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Seems that's usually one indicator of a colder winter. Farmers almanac also says cold.
Sunspot (solar flare) cycle activity is at an all time low, equal to that of 1958. 1958 was a very cold winter. The cycle evidently runs about 50 years. Peak solar flare activity was a few years ago, when a few winters were very mild.
There is recent confirmation of an El Nino which has formed in the Pacific which could result in less precipitation for us here in B.C., and worsen the drought on the Prairies.
So,
Does this mean a drier yet colder winter? I suppose only time will tell.
What do you folks think, and how might it affect the rut, and hibernation times ? :???:
Thanks
BearSniper
Many farmers report heavy fruit & berry crops (at least in the Fraser Valley)
and crops 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Seems that's usually one indicator of a colder winter. Farmers almanac also says cold.
Sunspot (solar flare) cycle activity is at an all time low, equal to that of 1958. 1958 was a very cold winter. The cycle evidently runs about 50 years. Peak solar flare activity was a few years ago, when a few winters were very mild.
There is recent confirmation of an El Nino which has formed in the Pacific which could result in less precipitation for us here in B.C., and worsen the drought on the Prairies.
So,
Does this mean a drier yet colder winter? I suppose only time will tell.
What do you folks think, and how might it affect the rut, and hibernation times ? :???:
Thanks
BearSniper