Winter remains stubborn: threatens snow chaos after light measurement?

Winter remains stubborn: threatens snow chaos after light measurement?

Niedersachsen, Deutschland - In Lower Saxony, the weather could remain bad and wintry for a long time. On the occasion of the upcoming festival Mariä Lichtmess on February 2, which is important for the Catholic Church and agriculture, an interesting peasant rule is quoted: "If the sun is gly to light measurement, there is a lot of snow and frost in February". Conversely, another rule says: "Spring will be on light measurement, spring will come in soon". These proverbs from a centuries -long tradition reflect the close connection between weather and agriculture.

For February 2, however, a milder weather situation is predicted. The meteorologists expect temperatures up to 4 degrees Celsius as well as foggy conditions with occasional loosening and minor rain. On February 1, the weather is cloudy, with low rain and similar temperatures. Despite the positive weather forecasts for light measurement, the meteorological validity of these old peasant rule remains questionable. Because February 2 is not one of the established weather phenomena.

meaning of the peasant rules

peasant rules, which have often been handed down in rhymes, are not only an entertaining type of weather forecast, but also of practical importance for agriculture. Before the spread of modern weather forecasts, farmers were based on decades of weather observations. This tradition helps to recognize patterns in nature and make decisions regarding order, care and harvest. According to the education portal in Lower Saxony, the rules are therefore particularly important for agricultural practice.

The tradition of peasant wisdom took place primarily in German -speaking countries, in most places it was embedded in a long -term tradition. These rules were created at a time when monks observed the weather in medieval monasteries and gained knowledge about weather phenomena. These old wisdom still shape the culture of rural areas.

tradition lives on

Today, however, the accuracy of these rules is controversial. Statistically speaking, only 20 to 30 percent of peasant wisdom can demonstrably predict weather phenomena. Many of the sayings are based on seasonal patterns that have become increasingly unreliable in modern times due to climate change. The precise weather forecast is widespread in modern agriculture with the help of technologies for weather analysis and soil conditions.