Georgia's General Beauregard Lee predicts 6 more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day

Say it isn't so, Beau: Groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter

Keep those warm coats, hats and mittens handy. General Beauregard “Beau” Lee, Georgia’s official groundhog weather forecaster, waddled out of his mini-antebellum style mansion on a 37-degree morning Sunday, Feb.

Did General Beauregard Lee see his shadow? Georgia's groundhog declares long winter

Did you know Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only weather-predicting groundhog? In Georgia, General Beauregard Lee has made his call.

Groundhog Day 2025: Did Georgia’s Groundhog General Beauregard Lee See His Shadow?

For Georgians hoping for an early spring, the groundhog had bad news. General Beauregard Lee saw his shadow this morning, signaling six more weeks of winter for the Peach State. 📅 What’s Happening: The annual Groundhog Day tradition drew spectators eager to see whether Lee would declare winter’s end or its extension. This year, the forecast leans toward more chilly days ahead. 🌡️ Why It Matters: With Georgia’s unpredictable weather, Lee’s pred…

Georgia's General Beauregard Lee predicts 6 more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day

Georgia’s groundhog General Beauregard Lee saw his shadow Sunday at Dauset Trails in Jackson, predicting six more weeks of winter with his 80% accuracy rate.

Georgia’s Groundhog Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

JACKSON, Ga. — Georgia‘s famed groundhog, General Beauregard Lee, made his annual weather prediction on Groundhog Day, forecasting six more weeks of winter. The ceremony took place at the Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson, where Beau emerged shortly after 7:30 a.m. and saw his shadow, a sign traditionally interpreted as an extended winter. This […]