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According to tradition, if the groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day, there will be six more weeks of winter.

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How long is winter to a groundhog?

Winter is just as long to a groundhog as to us, but supposedly, groundhogs can predict the season changes. According to the legend, if the groundhog on leaving its burrow does not see his shadow, it will leave the burrow , which it means that winter will soon end. If, however, it "sees his shadow" and is frightened, it will go back into the Burrow, meaning that winter will last six more weeks.


Did the groundhog see his shadow today Feb 2 2010?

Yes, he did. According to at least three groundhogs in North America (Punxsutawney Phil, Shubenacadie Sam and Wiarton Willie) who all saw their shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter in 2010.


What happen on groundhogs day?

Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2 in the US and Canada. According to folklore, if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day fails to see its shadow, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winter will end soon. If the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks.


How did the groundhog see his shadow?

According to the tradition we will have 6 more weeks of winter.


Why did they choose a groundhog for groundhogs day?

for they saw a groundhog pop out of his hole and supposedly see his shadow, and winter seemed to continue for two weeks. It actually did not continue so people on "Groundhog day" went to see the supposed winter forecaster maybe see his shadow. It is just nature


What happens when a groundhog doesn't see it's shadow?

If a groundhog doesn't see his shadow it means that spring is on its way!


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.


What is the main purpose of celebrating Groundhog Day?

The significance of this holiday is just to see how long winter will last. This is only for entertainment purpose and weather centers sometimes predict differently than the groundhog. Hope this helps!


How many more weeks of winter are there if a groundhog sees his shadow?

either way it is 6 weeks. If the groundhog sees his shadow it is 6 more weeks of winter and if he does not it is 6 weeks til summer. It is really just a legend.


What does it mean if a groundhog doesn't see his shadow?

If the Ground Hog see his shadow there are 6 more weeks of winter.


What is the meaning of groundhog day?

Groundhog day is based on a superstition about the prediction of Spring. Groundhogs might emerge from their burrows, and if they stayed out for a while, then Spring would come early. If they went right back inside (or "saw their shadows"), then it would be another long winter.


What if the groundhog sees his shadow?

What will happen if he sees his shadow is that there will be 6 more weeks of winter .