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Why will the official groundhog see his shadow every year no matter what the weather is?
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Because the light coming from the sun, even through clouds will cause a shadow.
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Did people see the groundhog's shadow in NC on 2016 February 2?
No, they did not. Neither did the North Carolina's official groundhog, Sir Walter Wally, see his shadow on Groundhog Day 2016.
What was the outcome of Groundhog Day in 2014?
In 2014, Phil (the official groundhog) saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of winter.
What happens if it doesn't see it's shadow?
if you'retalking about the groundhog then it means bad weather.
When last time the groundhog didn't see his shadow?
No. Groundhog Day 2011 took place during a record breaking cold weather. However, contrary to the weather, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow and predicted an early spring during the year of the "Groundhog Day" storm of 2011.
How does a groundhog predict the weather?
Yes
What is Groundhog Day?
According to Groundhog Day folklore, if the groundhog emerges from his burrow and sees his shadow, winter will last another six weeks. If the groundhog does not see his shadow, then spring will arrive early.
Where is the famous groundhog that predicts the weather on Groundhog Day?
Punxsutawney Phil. It is believed that on February 2nd (Groundhog Day) Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog comes out of his hole on Gobbler's Knob - in front of thousands of followers from all over the world - to predict the weather for the rest of winter. According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.
If the groundhog day sees his shadow is it six weeks from February 2 or six weeks from the end of winter?
It is just an old time myth. It is not real, but a generality drawn, almost a pastime. It does not matter if the groundhog found his shadow or not.
Will the groundhog see its shadow 2012?
The groundhog did indeed see his shadow and there will be six more weeks of winter.
Why do you worry whether or not the groundhog sees his shadow?
We are having a little debate. The Groundhog usually sees his shadow, which means 6 more weeks of winter. But who decides whether he sees it, and what do they base it on? Is it based on the weather THAT DAY and whether it would probably produce a shadow (sunny day) or is it based on some long-term weather prediction for the upcoming two months?
What is so special about February?
Hi Its Groundhog Day: In weather lore, if a groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, or marmot emerges from its burrow on this day and fails to see its shadow winter will soon end. If on the other hand, it is sunny and the groundhog sees its shadow, winter will continue for 6 more weeks Hope this helped.x
What is so special about 2?
Hi Its Groundhog Day: In weather lore, if a groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, or marmot emerges from its burrow on this day and fails to see its shadow winter will soon end. If on the other hand, it is sunny and the groundhog sees its shadow, winter will continue for 6 more weeks Hope this helped.x
