Michigan's Woody the Woodchuck Predicts Extended Winter
Michigan's Woody the Woodchuck Predicts Extended Winter
US · Published Feb 3, 2026
Michigan's official groundhog, Woody the Woodchuck, predicts six more weeks of winter.
Woody's prediction aligns with Groundhog Day folklore that a groundhog seeing its shadow means a longer winter.
The annual event is a beloved Michigan tradition that brings attention to seasonal weather patterns.
Woody predicts six more weeks of winter
In Southeast Michigan, Woody the Woodchuck, the state's official groundhog, has delivered his annual weather forecast. Handlers report that Woody emerged today and indicated that the region is in for six more weeks of winter.
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