His appearance this year was overshadowed by the big game, but good news is we're in for an early spring!

According to legend if this furry rodent see his shadow and scurries back into his den we're in for another 6 weeks of winter, and if he doesn't, spring comes early!

To be honest I don't put much stock into any weather predicting animal but according to his website: http://www.groundhog.org/groundhog-day/about-groundhog-day/ he's right 100% of the time!

So even though your calendar may say the 1st day of spring isn't until March 20th, you can start getting your shorts out now because according to Punxsutawney Phil nice weather is on the way!

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