The true nature of the coming spring is revealed at the intersection of two sources of knowledge: calculations of modern meteorology and observations of the folk calendar. Their combination – dry numbers and the age-old wisdom of nature – gives the most complete idea of what to expect from the new season.
Folk signs for spring 2026
According to popular observations, the weather pattern for March often takes shape in January, as if nature were preparing a sketch of spring in advance. The last two weeks of January are considered especially indicative: if they are slushy and windy, then the first month of spring is expected to be capricious, with sudden changes – from sudden snowfalls to deceptive sun.
Tatiana's Day (January 25)
In the folk calendar, this date served as an important meteorological sign. A clear frost on Tatiana's day promised dry and sunny weather in March, and snowfall or gusty winds were considered harbingers of a rainy and dank first month of spring.
Meeting (February 15)
According to ancient belief, the weather on this day serves as a direct indication of the nature of the approaching spring. The clear sun peeping out on Candlemas predicts a quick and warm arrival of spring, while a cloudy sky and a snowstorm promise a protracted winter that will not subside until April.
Dripping from the roof and the sound of a woodpecker
The ringing drops of February and the drumming of a woodpecker on the trunks are sure harbingers of imminent warmth. According to legends, these sounds heard in the middle of the month indicate that March will not keep itself waiting long and will take over early, actively awakening the earth under the first thawed patches.
First streams
Their character and strength are sure indicators of the pace at which nature will awaken. According to observations, the more energetic and deep the run of melt water, the faster the earth will be freed from snow cover. This promises the imminent arrival of real spring warmth and guarantees that already in April the landscape will be enlivened by lush, young greenery.
