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Pennsylvania Punxsutawney Phil: 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. , according to CBC. The roots of this light-hearted tradition span both oceans and centuries. 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. 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. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.