I am afraid of heavy snow in the beginning of spring, is there an omen of snow on the day of the beginning of spring? The answer is revealed
The beginning of spring is the first day of the first lunar month and the first of the 24 solar terms. In China, it is widely believed that the beginning of spring is the beginning of spring, representing a new beginning of the cycle of the four seasons. However, although the beginning of spring marks the end of winter, it does not actually mean that a warm spring is coming soon. During this transition period, the temperature is relatively low and is still affected by strong cold air, which can lead to snow.
Of course, snow doesn't fall every year, but there are many traditional sayings that are associated with it. One of them is:"The spring rain is rising, and the water fills the fields"。The meaning of this proverb is that if it rains or snows on the day of the beginning of spring, there may be a lot of precipitation during the rainy season, resulting in more water accumulation in the farmland and even flooding the rice fields, affecting rice yields. This is because both the beginning of spring and the autumnal equinox reflect the change of seasons and are both key points in temperature changes. The beginning of spring is the beginning of the transition from cold to heat, while the autumnal equinox is a sign of the transition from hot to cold. Both the spring and autumn equinoxes are times when there is relatively little rain, and if it rains or snows at the beginning of spring, then there may be more rain at the autumnal equinox. This is the law that the ancients summed up from long-term agricultural production, and it is also the reason why farmers taboo snow in spring.
Another proverb related to snow in the beginning of spring is:"It snows in the beginning of spring, and the river does not dry up"。The meaning of this proverb is that if there is a lot of snow on the day of the beginning of spring, then the rivers will most likely not dry up that year, which means that there will be more precipitation during the year. At the beginning of spring, the temperature rises and precipitation increases, but strong cold air often hits the jet stream in southern East Asia, and the jet stream in the north changes little during this season. Spring snowfall means humid air and cooler temperatures, so summers will be wetter and rainfall will be more frequent, so much so that rivers can swell or even flood. For fish farming in rural areas, this means a huge risk, and years of hard work can go to waste. Therefore, fishermen must take precautions in advance.
In conclusion, although spring marks the beginning of the cycle of the four seasons, the possibility of snow in spring still exists as the Great Cold Solar Term has passed and strong cold air is still frequent. The beginning of spring snow usually indicates a relatively high amount of rainfall in the year, and while it bodes well for the year's crops, it also poses a risk of flooding and fishery production. Therefore, the farmers were very afraid of the heavy snow in the beginning of spring. Although we now live in a modern era, many ancient farming traditions are still influencing our lives. We must respect these traditions and learn to live in harmony with nature.
Personally, I understand farmers' concerns about spring snowfall. As a city dweller rather than a farmer, I can understand the impact of heavy snow on my life. Traffic jams, power outages, reduced crop yields, etc., can bring inconvenience and distress to life. Therefore, I believe that we must strengthen the monitoring and early warning of climate change and take appropriate measures in a timely manner to mitigate the adverse impacts. At the same time, we must also respect traditional wisdom and interact well with nature to ensure that our lives and the environment are sustainable. After all, we are closely connected to nature, and only by living in harmony can we usher in a good harvest and prosperity in the new year.