Groundhog’s Day is a popular North American tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2nd. It originates from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks; but if it does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will arrive early. 

Well, the Pennsylvania's famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged Tuesday from the snow and saw his shadow, declaring there would be six more weeks of winter.

Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring last year. According to records dating back to 1887, the Pennsylvanian prognosticator has predicted more winter more than 100 times. The legendary groundhog was without his usual thousands of supporters on hand to celebrate the 135th Groundhog Day celebration.

The early morning prediction was livestreamed in a virtual event this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  As if the heavy snowfall in the northeast was not challenging enough of an indicator, we are in for six more weeks of winter, says Punxsutawney Phil.  The legendary groundhog emerged from his snowy hole on Gobbler's Knob on Tuesday morning and saw his shadow, meaning that, per tradition, an extra few week of winter is the cards this year.

Bottom line Southeast Florida keep your socks on with your flops!