Groundhog Day 2023 results: See them here
We're following all the updates as our favourite prognosticators make their predictions for the weeks ahead.
Groundhog Day is a popular tradition celebrated in North America on February 2. According to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow, it will get scared and return to its burrow. That translates to a forecast of six more weeks of winter. Under cloudy skies, the groundhog stays out to visit, suggesting we'll see an early spring.
Shubenacadie Sam: Six more weeks of winter
Shubenacadie Sam was the first Groundhog Day reveal in North America. Our very own Nathan Coleman was live on location, and reports she saw her shadow - that means winter will linger a little longer in Atlantic Canada, according to this prognosticator.
It’s Official! That’s a confirmed shadow! Get ready for 6 more weeks of winter, don’t put away your hat and mitts yet. #ShubieSam #GroundhogDay2023 #LongWinter pic.twitter.com/qKEFCTvOWT
— Shubenacadie Sam (@ShubenacadieSam) February 2, 2023
Lucy the lobster: Six more weeks of winter
Back to Atlantic Canada now, where Lucy the Lobster also saw her shadow.
#GroundhogDay predictions aren't just for groundhogs! Barrington, Nova Scotia's 50-year-old Lucy the Lobster also makes seasonal predictions. So, will it be an early spring? This is what she's predicting 🦞 pic.twitter.com/IzAuHG6IGN
— CTV Your Morning (@YourMorning) February 2, 2023
Fred La Marmotte: Six more weeks of winter
We're noticing a trend. Fred, which was represented by a mascot this year, also saw his shadow in Val-d'Espoir, Québec.
Not sure what this predicts but Quebec’s groundhog Fred la Marmotte has died.
It was somewhat of a surprise - they had a whole event leading up to his prediction only for his death to be announced. pic.twitter.com/u9XSNgse3Z— Sarah Leavitt (@sarahleavittcbc) February 2, 2023
Instead of Fred, they lifted a child. Spring will be late. pic.twitter.com/qQxK2AOkHQ
— Sarah Leavitt (@sarahleavittcbc) February 2, 2023
Punxsutawney Phil: Six more weeks of winter
Bill Murray's co-star in the film Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil, is a special edition to our otherwise Canadian list. Phil lives in Pennsylvania and, like his counterparts north of the border, he is also predicting winter will stick around a bit longer.
Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil has made his annual prediction — it's six more weeks of winter weather! https://t.co/xHzRt2YdEA pic.twitter.com/cmD9M6Z8ID
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 2, 2023
Wiarton Willie: Early spring
No shadow in Wiarton, Ontario! Wiarton Willie is predicting spring will come early.
Wiarton Willie has spoken! EARLY SPRING! 🌷 #GroundhogDay @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/G4AK7ojrPs
— Victoria Fenn Alvarado TWN (@vfennalvarado) February 2, 2023
Manitoba Merv: Six more weeks of winter
Manitoba Merv saw his shadow this morning. We have six more weeks of winter for Manitoba! pic.twitter.com/x07edw4zk1
— Oak Hammock Marsh (@OakHammockMarsh) February 2, 2023
It's not looking good for spring enthusiasts. Merv also saw his shadow, locking down six more weeks of cold on the Prairies.
Balzac Billy: Early spring
In 2022, Balzac Billy predicted six more weeks of winter, but this year he had a sunnier forecast.
And don't forget to watch this video and learn more about Canada's most famous groundhogs:
