predictor

Toads cross in the spring


banner Toads are cold blooded...they need the temperature to be warm or they will not move.


Hourly forecast


banner The predictor relies on an hourly forecast.


Toads cross after dark


banner The toads cross very soon after it gets dark. They are avoiding some predators (birds).


Toads love the rain


banner We have found that the toads love the rain - evidently it helps with their skin. Look at the chart below to see the difference in (predicted) toad counts the rain makes.


Formula tweaks


banner Over the years, the toads have surprised us more than a few times. The formulas have some guesses to get suprised less often.


Quirks


banner The predictor relies on hourly forecasts. These change back and forth and get more accurate the closer to the actual day. For a rainy night, a few degrees difference can change the prediction from 300 toads down to 0 or vice versa. Always check the latest forecast.


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