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We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. At the first annual Groundhog Day in Dundurn, groundhog stunt double Gainer the Gopher did not see his shadow, which usually means an early spring. But it's felt like spring for weeks in northern Meet Whelan Woody — the groundhog that has been predicting the end of winter for Saskatchewan residents for the past two years in Whelan Bay, about 50 kilometres north of Candle Lake. It's Groundhog Day and all eyes were on Saskatchewan's Whelan Woody for his annual winter prognostications — weather and football. Whelan Woody saw shadow, so 10 more weeks of winter, owner says The consensus on spring’s early arrival extended to western Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil, whose annual declaration exploded in popularity after the 1993 movie “Groundhog Day”. As usual, Shubenacadie Sam was the first groundhog in North America to make a prediction. In Saskatchewan, the province doesn’t have an official groundhog mascot, but they have found creative alternatives to make the event just as enjoyable.Here are some of the interesting ways Saskatchewan has celebrated Groundhog Day:1. Snewsie: An “official” mascot for Canada’s Moose Jaw, Snewsie was a gopher who Groundhog Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States every year on 2 February. Legend has it that watching a groundhog emerge from its burrow can determine the weather forecast for the coming weeks. Accordingly, if it is a sunny day and the groundhog sees its shadow, it goes back to sleep for six more weeks of winter. Either way, in Saskatchewan, it is a bitterly cold morning on Groundhog day. An Arctic ridge of high pressure has created wind chills near -40 in much of the province and for some pushing -50. Increasing cloudiness will bring some moderation of temperatures over western areas tonight. Saskatchewan's unofficial weather-predicting woodchuck served up his forecast on this year's Groundhog Day — one which could have been his last. the groundhog is now a full vegetarian so on UPDATE: Thursday, Feb 02, 2023, 9:00 AM 2023 results Balzac Billy - No shadow Manitoba Merv - Shadow Wiarton Willy - No shadow Shubenacadie Sam - Shadow Punxsutawney Phil - Shadow ORIGINAL: Thursday, Feb 02, 2023, 6:00 AM One of the most fun days of the the year is here, as it is Groundhog Day. The old ritual goes if the groundhog sees their shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, but There are 82 prognosticators throughout North America: 68 in the USA, and 14 in Canada. Use the map to find your nearest Groundhog Day prognosticator (unless you’re from Saskatchewan — sorry bud). 2024 Groundhog Day Predictions: Canada’s groundhogs have agreed to disagree on weather predictions. Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam predicted early spring at the 8 a.m. event held at Shubenacadie Park, while Lucy the Lobster disagreed with a forecast of six more weeks of winter as she saw her shadow. Groundhog Day and other holidays celebrated in the province of Saskatchewan in the year 2022. Groundhog Day falls on Friday, February 2nd, 2024 (332 days ago) in Saskatchewan, Canada. Is Groundhog Day a public holiday? Want to include this holiday information in your website or application? Get started for free. Groundhog Day and other holidays celebrated in the province of Saskatchewan in the year 2023. Saskatchewan Day. August 15. Assumption of Mary. September 4. Groundhog Day and other holidays celebrated in the province of Saskatchewan in the year 2025. A recap of Groundhog Day predictions, 2020-2023. Groundhog success rate (Source: Groundhog-day.com and Matthew Grinter, a meteorologist at The Weather Network. Graphic: Canva Pro/April Walker Saskatchewan’s unofficial groundhog has become something of a celebrity in the community since he was rescued from the side of the road by Shanno Lidster’s husband. 2023 Groundhog Day Predictions: Canada’s groundhogs have agreed to disagree on weather predictions. Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam predicted six more weeks of winter at the 8 a.m. event held at Shubenacadie park while Wiarton Willie predicted early spring for Ontario. Six more weeks of winter in groundhog language means long winter. Canada's famous prognosticating rodents appeared to reach a consensus on Groundhog Day, as furry forecasters spanning three provinces predicted an early spring.
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