Every February 2nd, North Americans (particularly in the colder parts) hear news broadcasts about the local groundhog’s weather forecast for the spring. The groundhog emerges from his hole in the ground, looks around and if he sees his shadow, winter will persist for 6 more weeks. If he doesn’t see his shadow because it’s cloudy outside – spring will come early. It doesn’t really seem to work around here, but I am always hoping for spring.
My local groundhog hanging on to a “Shared Pathway” sign last spring
Groundhog Day Origin
We think of Groundhog Day as North American, but we actually borrowed the tradition from Germany, where an animal predicts the weather/spring on Candlemas (February 2), and depending on the region, it may be a badger, a bear or even a fox.
I always laugh about the groundhog predictions. He sees his shadow and goes back in his den for six more weeks. If it’s cloudy, spring is just around the corner, which would be about six weeks…
Everyday Lillie 
I always laugh about the groundhog predictions. He sees his shadow and goes back in his den for six more weeks. If it’s cloudy, spring is just around the corner, which would be about six weeks…
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Hi Dorothy, since Punxsutawney Phil and Wiarton Willie disagree this year, does it really matter? Can’t wait for spring on this snow day!
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It’s coming! Today it was sunny and 45 here in Vermont, after a rather long cold snap, it felt really good!
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Sunny and 45 would be wonderful LOL
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Aww what a cutie!
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Thanks Emily!
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