The marmots of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania – including the legendary Punxsutawney Phil – made their weather predictions on Sunday, let us know if we are faced with a long winter or early spring.
If you trust the four -legged forecastists.
The results of the Dayhog Day 2025 were mixed, some rodents predicting an early arrival in the spring and others calling for six weeks of more winter.
Here is an overview of several Marmotte events that take place in the region this weekend as part of this eccentric annual tradition.
Has PunxSutawney Phil saw his shadow?
Punxsutawney Phil – The rodent of predicting the most famous weather conditions in the world – woke up from its winter sleep in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, early Sunday morning and saw its shadow.
So, according to folklore, it means that we will have a long winter.
“There is a shadow here, so prepare for six winter weeks this year,” said the marmot manager.
Lady Edwina eats at the Turtle Back zoo in West Orange after predicting an early end for winter and an Eagles victory in the Super Bowl during the Essex Comté of the Comté d’Essex Marmot Day on Sunday, February 2, 2025.Karsten England | For NJ Advan
Has Lady Edwina from Essex saw her shadow?
Lady Edwina of the County of Essex made her fourth appearance at the Groundhog Day 2025, after taking care of the role of Essex Ed, the beloved marmot of the Turtle Back zoo in West Orange which made predictions for several years .
When she emerged Sunday morning from her house to the Turtle Back zoo in West Orange, Lady Edwina did not see her shadow, predicting a beginning of spring.
Edwina has also made a prediction for the Super Bowl match which will take place next Sunday – choosing the Eagles of Philadelphia from the Chiefs of Kansas City.
Has Sussex Stonewall Jackson saw his shadow?
A Marmot of the County of Sussex called Stonewall Jackson, based at the Zoo & Museum Space Farms in Wantage, made its weather prediction on Sunday morning.
Stonewall manager, Parker Space, state senator and volunteer firefighter who has the Zoo & Museum Spatial Farms, said that the fur rodent had not seen his shadow, predicting a beginning of spring.
Sussex County Groundhog Stonewall Jackson, illustrated with its manager, the Senator of the Parker Space State, the day of the morning marmot on Sunday, February 2, 2025.Chris Fenwick
Did Buffalo Bert saw his shadow?
A marmot in the west of New York State – Buffalo Bert – weighed with an early weather prediction on Saturday afternoon at Banshee Irish Pub in Buffalo.
It was the 12th annual celebration of the city’s marmot day, and these are the results:
Buffalo Bert saw his shadow, according to ABC7, providing for more winter time.
Has State Island Chuck saw its shadow?
Staten Island Chuck – Also known as Charles G. Hogg – came out of his sleep spot on Sunday morning at the Staten Island zoo to weigh if we will have a long winter or early spring.
Chuck did not see his shadow, predicting a beginning of spring.
Holtsville Hal saw his shadow?
Holtsville Hal is a Long Island marmot, New York, which makes its prediction each year at the Brookhaven Wildlife and Ecology Center in Holtsville, New York.
Sunday morning, Hal saw its shadow, promoting a long winter.
Has Malverne Mel saw her shadow?
Malverne Mel, another Long Island marmot, also made its weather prediction on Sunday morning at the Crossroads farm in Malverne, New York.
Mel agreed with Holtsville Hal and also saw his shadow, predicting a long winter.
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