French Creek Freddie sees his shadow

French Creek Freddie predicts more winter for West Virginia - Morgan Messenger

French Creek Freddie, the state’s official weather-predicting groundhog, predicted six more weeks of winter during the annual Groundhog Day celebration at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in Upshur County During the annual event, which was attended by 150 visitors from across the state, Gov. Morrisey joined West Virginia Division of Natural Resources officials as Freddie emerged from his burrow and saw his shadow under clear skies, signal…

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French Creek Freddie sees his shadow

French Creek Freddie went out before a large crowd at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in Upshur County on Monday morning to make his annual weather prediction.

West Virginia's groundhog, French Creek Freddie, predicts more winter

West Virginia’s most famous groundhog made his official weather prediction Monday.French Creek Freddie saw his shadow Monday morning, predicting six more weeks

French Creek Freddie in Upshur County makes his Groundhog Day prediction

French Creek Freddie made his Groundhog Day prediction for spring, on Feb. 2, 2026, at Upshur County's West Virginia Wildlife Center. Freddie, the center’s resident rodent, is said to have seen his shadow, which means we’ll have six more weeks of winter. More than 100 turned out for the festivities celebrating Freddie’s weather-predicting skills.

French Creek Freddie Predicts More Winter for West Virginia

FRENCH CREEK, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that French Creek Freddie, the state’s official weather-predicting groundhog, predicted six more weeks of winter during the annual Groundhog Day celebration at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in Upshur County, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey helping lead the ceremony and share Freddie’s forecast with the public. During the annual event, whic…