Woodchuck Meteorology

Today is Groundhog Day. Yes, this is the day when we pluck a certain woodchuck or groundhog out of his comfy tree stump and predict when winter will end and when spring will begin. If he sees his shadow, winter will last another 6 weeks or so. If he doesn't see his shadow, spring will come early.

Photo source: Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce

Groundhog Day 2007: Punxsutawney Phil saw NO shadow earlier this morning. "Punxy Phil" the famous groundhog says spring comes soon. Do you believe him?

To read Punxy Phil's official forecast at Gobbler's Knob, please click here: Phil says

Why do we keep this old German tradition when Phil's prediction is somewhat poor? His accuracy is about 40%. Maybe we just like to rouse him from his winter hibernation once a year. To those who pull him out - beware. He might bite one of these days. You'll never know what an angry groundhog is capable of.

Have a Happy Groundhog Day & a chilly Super Bowl Sunday, everyone. No pun intended. It's going to be a frigid one. Stay warm!