Groundhog Day Feb 2, 2026

Groundhog Day

Every February 2, the world turns its eyes to a furry little forecaster with a penchant for popping out of holes: the groundhog. Legend has it that if this pint-sized predictor sees its shadow, winter drags on for six more weeks. No shadow? Spring is just around the corner. It"s a quirky tradition that turns a small rodent into a celebrity meteorologist.

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Today in History

Feb 2, 2018Alpine marmots at Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria
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Feb 2, 2021Did it see its shadow?
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