Groundhog Day

Will "Buckeye Chuck" see his shadow, indicating only six more weeks of winter, or will his shadow elude him, indicating a swift end to winter? Groundhog Day, February 2nd, is observed in the United States, Canada, and parts of Australia. The date marks the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Vernal Equinox and traces its origins from the pagan festival of Candlemas.

For more about Groundhog Day, see:

• Groundhog Day Facts and Fun
• Weather in Northeast Ohio
• Origins of Groundhog Day

^{(Photo of "Buckeye Chuck" courtesy of the Ohio Division of Wildlife)}