Groundhogs unmasked as imperfect forecasters

1. Wiarton Willie did not see his shadow when he emerged from his home this morning, predicting an early spring. 
2  Shubenacadie Sam (Nova Scotia) saw his shadow when he emerged from his burrow, which according to groundhog lore means six more weeks of winter. 
3. Winnipeg Willow seems to be lost in action
4. Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania saw his shadow, calling for six more weeks of winter.
So now, as usual, you don’t know. And, if you care to see this idle foolishness elevated to the absurd, read Tanya Lewis’s straight-faced report where studies are conducted to see if groundhogs can predict the weather by “seeing” their shadow. Please people, get a grip.  Christian Science Monitor