Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Groundhog Day brought forth a prediction of early spring in 2013, but the snow still persists.
Spring arrives this Wednesday, March 20, but with the most recent snow storm dumping close to half a foot of snow on much of the Commonwealth, it looks as though the warm weather is far away. What's more, the recent snowfall might bring a bit of skepticism for some regarding Puxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day prediction this year, in which Pennsylvania's famous groundhog predicted Spring to come early. And there's even more snow in the forecast for Thursday, though only a few flurries are in store this time, according to WHDH. So, what do you think about an early spring? Was Puxsutawney Phil wrong in his predictions for 2013? Do you blame the groundhog for getting your Spring hopes high? Will the first day of Spring on Wednesday be the …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Unlike her friend Punxsutawney Phil, Ms. G, the prognosticating groundhog at Drumlin Farm, saw her shadow upon emerging from her long winter’s nap Saturday, Feb. 2.
Forecasting the end of winter is most definitely "G" thing. That's Ms. G. to you. And, as it turns out, our local groundhog is not prone to peer pressure. While the more famous Punxsutawney Phil cast no shadow when he made his appearance on Groundhog Day and declared springtime would be soon upon us, Ms. G. the prognosticating groundhog at Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, did see her shadow, suggesting we’re in for six more weeks of winter. Click on the video posted to your right to watch Ms. G. deliver her forecast. Ms. G. made her forecast shortly after 10 a.m. Saturdau, Feb. 2, exiting her carrier and climbing atop a stump as a large crowd cheered her on. And, sure enough, as the sun shown down her shadow was cast down across …
Friday, February 1, 2013
With the recent cold snap, the prospect of Punxsutawney Phil predicting six more weeks of winter on Feb. 2 is especially daunting.
Groundhog Day is today, and the recent Arctic temperatures are giving the day a bit more resonance than usual. According to the myth, if a groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter; if he does not, spring is right around the corner. Last year, Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter while Staten Island Chuck called for an early spring. Groundhog Day and other similar legends are based on the beliefs of Europeans, but the true origins of the holiday are lost in time. The day originated from the Germans, Scots and early Christian Europeans. It is celebrated every year on Feb. 2. On this day, a groundhog comes out of its burrow and checks for his shadow to determine how soon spring will …
Emcee of Seekonk
10:54 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Punxsutawney Phil, your job as a weather forecaster is in danger. Matter of fact, as I gaze at my snow-covered back yard on the first day of Spring, your smug big, black nose is looking like a target. Away with you, you son of a prairie dog! more ›