Groundhog Day Results: See them here. Digital Writers The Weather Network. Published on Feb. 2, 2024, 9:30 AM. Updated on Feb. 2, 2024, 3:23 PM. A recap of Groundhog Day predictions, 2020-2023. The scene in Wiarton on Groundhog Day. (April Walker/The Weather Network) Folks who didn't attend the festivities can continue the fun Saturday at the free Family Festival Events at Bluewater Park from 10 am to 4 pm. Events this year include a gaming trailer, rock climbing wall, axe throwing, photo booth, human foosball, a trackless train and A consensus has been reached on whether we will face six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Genevieve Beauchemin has the details. A ritual first brought to the U.S. by German immigrants, North America’s very first groundhog day was actually held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania in 1887. Now celebrated all over the continent, Groundhog Day still takes place on February 2nd every year and is meant to predict how much longer we’ll have to brave the cold. Related Posts: 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. Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account. Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the United States since at least February 2, 1886. Starting in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with its now-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, the tradition spread throughout America. This year, NOAA took a deeper dive into Groundhog Day results and graded the work of 19 groundhogs and groundhog surrogates to determine the accuracy of their predictions. Spoiler: Phil came in Looking back:Did the groundhog see his shadow? See results of Punxsutawney Phil's 2024 winter forecast. While the Groundhog Day tradition as we know it today started in 1887, Phil has been A roundup of the 2022 Groundhog Day results from across Canada and the United States. Feb. 2nd, 2022. Canada. Balzac Billy. Balzac, Alberta. February 2 – February 2, 2024 Time Street Address Fort Edmonton Park - 7000 143 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta Here’s how he ranks against his Groundhog Day competitors. Published: Jan. 30, 2025, 1:37 p.m. 7. 1 / 7. The NOAA’s results are comparing against national weather averages, rather than It is February 2, and that means today is the day a few select groundhogs in Canada will be consulted on the spring weather forecast. And it looks like not all of Canada's famous groundhogs are seeing eye-to-eye on the results for Groundhog Day 2023. In 2022, Groundhog Day was on Wednesday, February 2nd. Most groundhogs (57%) predicted an early spring. 2023 results 2021 results. 75 predictions in 2022. Groundhog Results 2025 Canada Day: Web forecasts severe seasonal groundhog day results: Web the holiday is a popular tradition celebrated in north america on february 2. Web groundhog day 2025: What canada's rodents predicted | ctv news other cities atlantic barrie calgary edmonton. Alberta's "groundhog," Balzac Billy predicted early spring today morning.Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow, and sees its shadow, winter will last for another six weeks. If it doesn’t see its shadow, winter will be shorter.Balzac Billy is not a real groundhog and is a mascot from the town of Balzac, 24km north of Calgary.The origins of Balzac Billy Groundhog Day 2020. Adding to the chill across the state following a resounding Packers loss in the NFC Championship Game to the San Francisco 49ers in 2020, Jimmy forecasted six more weeks of winter. Groundhog Day results are in Spring is coming early everybody!!! Come on down and see us to get your Truck or Suv ready for the summer. We sell Pro Truck Edmonton · February 2, 2016 · February 2, 2016 · In 2017, Groundhog Day was on Thursday, February 2nd. Most groundhogs (53%) predicted an early spring. 2018 results 2016 results. 60 predictions in 2017.
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