Can pine cones predict our winter?

You may have heard before that pine cones can help predict winter weather. I'll let you know if there is any truth behind that tale.

Pine Cones, Hedge Apples, and Other Unusual Winter Weather Forecasters - Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.

BE PREPARED: Heavy snow on the way, dicey morning and evening commutes this week, Spokane Weather

Pine cone proliferation might be due to climate, Heraldrepublican

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Field Notes: A Crop of Cones - Virginia Department of Forestry : Virginia Department of Forestry

Can pine cones predict our winter?

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