Groundhogs and Kevin Frayer

Kevin Frayer: What do a European Christian tradition, a 19th century American immigration pattern, and a cinema cult classic have in common? They've all helped turn groundhogs into North America most popular weather prognosticators. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Folklore has it that if a groundhog sees his shadow he'll flee back to his burrow, heralding six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, legend has it that spring is around the corner. - Albino groundhog Wee Wiarton Willie sits in his cage after making his prediction in Wiarton, Ont. Wednesday February 2, 2000. THE Kevin Frayer Related Items Poll What your Groundhog Day prediction? Six more weeks of brown water and crying in the dark. Early spring, er, flood season. A multitude of Bill Murray references! No matter what the rodent says, I'm staying in hibernation. Wait, isn't this already spring in Winnipeg? View Results Each Feb. 2, crowds gather to watch Ontario Wiarton Willie, Pennsylvania Punxsutawney Phil and other furry forecasters take a shot at a task that baffles many humans. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.