The Groundhogs are Ready

While each section of the country has its own prognosticating groundhog, the seer of all weather seers is Punxsutawney Phi of Punxsutawney, Penna. Residents have visited Phil’s home since 1887. His followers claim he has never been wrong. I would argue that he might have goofed a few times, but no one is perfect. In addition to Phil, other communities have their own Groundhogs including Chipper in Boston who tends to neglect his duties unless enticed by a groundhog of the opposite sex; Pothole Pete (I like that name) in New York, who was named by an eighth grade student in a contest; and General Lee in Atlanta, who some claim has very little forecasting responsibility because f the mild winters in the region. A few years ago we reported on Wiartin Willie of Ottawa, Canada. He has been at it for over 50 years. If your town has a groundhog worth noting, I’d like to hear about him or her.

Tomorrow is Groundhog Day. Our poll is close on this one:

35% – Six more weeks of winter, he’ll see his shadow.
28% – No shadow, early Spring
37% – No Shadow and I want more snow and cold. Bring winter on!

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