Romany Weather Lore

Published March 26, 2017 | By shirleytwofeathers

A mackerel sky predicts a fine day in the morrow, as long as the clouds are high and fine.
A greenish tinge in the sky mean’s rain is on the way.
Rain before seven, fine by eleven.
If the sun shines through the cloud’s and has a halo, then fine weather is expected, a halo around the moon means rain within three days.
If the crescent moon appears to have her horns facing upwards, she is holding her water, the weather will be fine.
A small high cold silver moon means frost.
Major changes in the weather normally occur at the moons quarter.
If stars are small and seem to blink, there will be wind the next day.
If stars are large and blink there will be wind and rain.
A thunderstorm at night, will freshen the air for twelve hours.
Lightening at night without thunder, the next day will be humid.
A low mist in the morning, ensures a fine day.
Mist high on the hills brings rain.
If the smoke from a fire draws high and straight into the sky fine weather it will be.
If smoke clings to the ground, rain is on the way.
When fire burns bright and steady in spring or autumn expect a frost.