That’s right Woodchuck Chuckers, it’s GROUNDHOG DAY!!! This is one of my favorite holidays. It’s just fun. I also love winter, so I am not too disappointed that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow which means 6 more weeks of winter.
Groundhog Day grew out of what had essentially been a German superstition. German settlers brought with [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Groundhog Day'
That’s Right Woodchuck Chuckers, it’s GROUNDHOG DAY!
February 2nd, 2010 · No Comments
Tags: Groundhog Day · Holidays · Long Range Forecast · Misc Weather · Winter 2009/2010 · Winter Forecast
PETA to Punxsutawney Phil, Time to Retire
February 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment
For just a couple of minutes every February second, in front of a large crowd, television lights and cameras Phil is held by the mayor for all to see then his declaration is read and he goes back to living the rock-star life any groundhog could wish for. But based on a letter and blog [...]
Tags: Groundhog Day · Holidays · Misc Weather · Non Weather · Weather News
Groundhog Day 2010 Preview
February 1st, 2010 · No Comments
Tomorrow is February 2nd and it’s Groundhog day, and it’s time for my Groundhog Day Eve preview. Here are some facts about Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day you should know.
WHO IS PHIL?:Punxsutawney Phil has been making weather prognostications every Feb. 2 in Punxsutawney, Pa., since 1886.
THE ORIGINS: Groundhog Day grew out of what had essentially [...]
Tags: Groundhog Day · Holidays · Long Range Forecast · Misc Weather · Seasonal Outlooks · Winter Forecast · weatherlore
Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties … It’s Groundhog Day!
February 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
“Okay, campers, rise and shine…Don’t forget your booties because it’s cold out there today.
It’s cold out there every day. What is this, Miami Beach?”
It is Groundhog day 2009, for the first time I got to watch the Groundhog day presentation in Punxsutawney live over the internet. It was kind of fun to see it live, [...]
Tags: Forecasting · Groundhog Day · Holidays · Long Range Forecast · Misc Weather · Seasonal Outlooks · Winter Forecast · weatherlore
Groundhog Day 2009 Preview
February 1st, 2009 · No Comments
Monday February 2nd is Groundhog day, and here are some facts about Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day you should know.
WHO IS PHIL?:Punxsutawney Phil has been making weather prognostications every Feb. 2 in Punxsutawney, Pa., since 1886.
THE ORIGINS: Groundhog Day grew out of what had essentially been a German superstition. German settlers brought with them the [...]
Tags: Groundhog Day · Holidays · Misc Weather · weatherlore
