I don't know why we look to a groundhog for our weather forecast but since the local weather-casters never get it right, why not ask the fuzzy critter?
In case you've had your head in a hole (pun intended) you know that February 2nd is the day that our furry Pennsylvania friend Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his man cave and either sees his shadow or just stands there wondering why the paparazzi are hanging on his every move. This year's result? No shadow. What does it mean? I get this part confused and rely on journalistic integrity to remind me every year that NOT seeing his shadow is a harbinger of an early spring. After a few weeks of below zero temps here in Central New York I'm more than ready to accept Phil's prediction. If he's wrong his average is still much better than the local "experts." Here's the scoop:
Pa.'s Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring
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