Tradition says that the black stripes predict cold and snowy weather while brown stripes point toward milder conditions. Over 30 years, the woolly worm has been all or mostly correct eighty-five percent of the time.
And the best part is they don't rely on one tired, 30-year-old worm. Each year, the town holds a worm race, and the fastest crawler gets to proclaim how bad winter will be. So if you think you've got the stuff, head down to Banner Elk, dig up a worm and get to racing: The wooly worm will be chosen at the race this Sunday, October 19.
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· Wooly Worm [Official Site]
· Groundhog Day coverage [Jaunted]
· Fall Festivals coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: Wooly Worm]
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