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Canadian Groundhogs Divided on Winter Weather Predictions

am800-groundhog-stock-january-2-2019-1.8707004 Groundhog Emerging from Snowy Den (Stock image of a groundhog in the wild. (Photo via iStock/BrianEKushner))

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Folklore says if a groundhog sees his shadow on Feb. 2, six more weeks of winter is on the way

Canadians are looking at either six more weeks of winter or some warmer temperatures -- depending on which groundhog you ask.

Folklore says if a groundhog sees his shadow on Feb. 2 more wintry weather is still to come, but if he doesn't, spring is on its way.

Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam is calling for six more weeks in the cold.

Wiarton Willie in Ontario predicts an early spring.

Amercian groundhog Punxsutawney Phil called for an early thaw from his home in Pennsylvania.