Do you know what day it is? It’s Groundhog Day!
Yes, it’s the time of year we look to our country’s famous furry forecasters, but due to the pandemic, festivities are going virtual today.
Wiarton Willie emerged from his den this morning to predict an early spring and you can watch the announcement below.
Folklore has it that if a groundhog sees its shadow on February 2, it will retreat into its burrow and that means six more weeks of cold weather, while no shadow is said to foretell spring-like temperatures are coming soon.
Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia has also predicted an early spring, while Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania is calling for six more weeks of winter.
No shadow, early spring!
— Wiarton Willie 🇨🇦 (@WiartonWillie) February 2, 2021
Whoa! No shadow to be seen through this storm! Can’t wait for early spring! Do storm showers bring spring flowers? #EarlySpring #StormDay #GroundhogDay2021 pic.twitter.com/sO5gqEZl6V
— Shubenacadie Sam (@ShubenacadieSam) February 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/GroundhogClub/status/1356562421515776000
Breakfast of champions! I’m ready for hair and makeup. One hour to go! Happy Groundhog Day! #GroundhogDay2021 #GettingReady pic.twitter.com/24iZJrlFaH
— Shubenacadie Sam (@ShubenacadieSam) February 2, 2021
Happy #GroundhogDay! Will @willieofficial see his shadow, meaning 6 more weeks of winter? Or will there be an early spring this year? 🌷 @GoodfellowPS teacher Mr. Saad provides an explanation of the history behind Groundhog Day.
Check it out:https://t.co/Mk1I78Ly6c pic.twitter.com/zAKW0xifDM
— Simcoe County District School Board (@SCDSB_Schools) February 2, 2021