The groundhog saw his shadow today--what does that mean this winter?

@Suzieqmom (2755)
United States
February 2, 2012 8:06am CST
Well, furry Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today, which, according to folklore, means 6 more weeks of winter. Historically, that means six more weeks of snow, ice, cold weather and all of that. However, this year the winters in Phil's neck of the woods (Pennsylvania) have been uncharacteristically mild. In fact yesterday it hit 70 + degrees in some parts of PA. So what does Phil's prediction mean, do you think? Cold weather is coming or that we will have 6 more weeks of mild, warm and green days? (That's what I'm hoping for, by the way!)
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lologirl2021 (Holly)
@lologirl2021 (5541)
• United States
2 Feb 12
Well here in Florida we might be asking for some Weather like we have been having. Around 65 in the morning and between 75-80 in the afternoon. This is graet weather for us and we like to enjoy it as well. Im glad of what happened today because it means if it does get cold its going to be nice for us and we can actually wear some more winter clothes and wear jeans.
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Suzieqmom
@Suzieqmom (2755)
• United States
3 Feb 12
I would love that weather too--but not your summers! Maybe you'll get one or two cold days and then you can go back to enjoying your beautiful weather!
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saundyl
@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
2 Feb 12
Here has been weirdly warm too. I noticed though this summer and last...our "Summer" weather came in august rather than june/july...so I wonder if our winter type weather will be popping up in February rather than January. I have been loving that winter is warmer though !
Suzieqmom
@Suzieqmom (2755)
• United States
3 Feb 12
Me too--love not having to wear a heavy coat and gloves all winter long!
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saundyl
@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
3 Feb 12
I like that. i also am liking that its not costing as much to heat my home...and that there isnt as much snow to shovel.
Suzieqmom
@Suzieqmom (2755)
• United States
4 Feb 12
No need to clean off the cars either!
bird123
@bird123 (10658)
• United States
3 Feb 12
It's great punxsutawney phil thinks we have six more weeks of winter. Do you know why?? That groundhog has never been right. Yes, we have a mild winter this year.
Suzieqmom
@Suzieqmom (2755)
• United States
4 Feb 12
Apparently, the Staten Island groundhog said early spring. I don't know--I think unfortunately Phil might be right. Here in NJ, it was 71 degrees on Feb 1st, and after Phil saw his shadow, it's been in the 30s & 40s the rest of this week.