It’s Groundhog Day, and the predictions are in — and they don’t exactly agree.
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow early Monday morning in Pennsylvania, calling for six more weeks of winter.
Meanwhile, Ohio’s own groundhog, Buckeye Chuck, did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring for the Buckeye State.
Crowds gathered before sunrise in both Punxsutawney and Marion, Ohio, for the annual Groundhog Day traditions, which have become a lighthearted way to mark the heart of winter.
A little history: Groundhog Day dates back more than 135 years, with roots in German folklore.
Early German settlers in Pennsylvania believed that if a hibernating animal saw its shadow on February 2, there would be six more weeks of winter.
The most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, has been making predictions since 1887, while Buckeye Chuck has been Ohio’s local weather predictor for decades.
While the forecasts are mostly for fun, spring officially arrives on March 20.
