The Groundhogs Have Spoken
By 250 News
Monday, February 02, 2009 08:42 AM
Prince George, B.C. - Don't expect to put your shovel away just yet. Groundhogs in Canada and the U.S. say we can expect another six weeks of winter.
Nova Scotia's Shubnedacadie Sam, Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania, Wiarton Willie in Ontario, and Balzac Billy in Alberta all saw their shadows today. According to folklore, if a groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog day, February 2nd, the rodent will head back to his hole, meaning six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, it means an early spring.
The prediction is probably no surprise to Prince George residents who suffered through yet another dump of snow overnight.
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