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Groundhog Day 2026: Canadian Groundhogs Predict an Early Spring
Canadian groundhogs mostly predict an early spring with Fred la Marmotte having a 75% accuracy rate; Punxsutawney Phil forecasts six more weeks of winter in the U.S.
- On Feb. 2, 2026, Canada's prognosticating rodents were reported to predict an early spring, The Canadian Press said.
- Rooted in medieval European farming traditions, the folklore explains the groundhog shadow rule that underpins Groundhog Day customs.
- Wiarton Willie and Fred la Marmotte reportedly did not see their shadows this morning, and Fred made his prediction after singing and dancing at the early-morning event in Val-d'Espoir, Que.
- Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam did not hold her event after the provincial government cancelled it, citing blowing snow and unsafe driving conditions, while Environment Canada warned of up to 25 centimetres of snow on Sunday.
- South of the border, Punxsutawney Phil reportedly saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter, while Lucy the Lobster and Wiarton Willie's 70-year tradition highlight local festival tourism.
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meadowlakeNOWGroundhog Day 2026: Willie in Ontario, Fred in Quebec Predict Early Spring’s Arrival
Canada’s famous prognosticating rodents are predicting an early spring. Wiarton Willie in Ontario’s Bruce County and Fred la Marmotte in Quebec’s Gaspésie region reportedly did not see their shadows on Monday morning, which is good news for people tired of wintry weather. According to legend, there will be six more weeks of winter if a groundhog sees their shadow, and an early spring if they don’t. A group of people who are keeping the Wiarton W…
·New York, United States
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Unlike Phil, the American marmot, the rodent of Val-d的Espoir did not see his shadow.
·Montreal, Canada
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Canada's famous marmots, known for their predictions, announced an early spring on Monday.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources55
Leaning Left26Leaning Right1Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution74% Left
Bias Distribution
- 74% of the sources lean Left
74% Left
L 74%
C 23%
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