| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 2, 2026, 2:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 2, 2026, 2:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/how-accurate-are-groundhog-day-forecasts-here-are-the-stats/3885073/ |
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It’s hardly surprising that after two straight weeks of sub-freezing
temperatures that the Chicago area was looking for any sign of hope they could
get on Groundhog Day.
The tradition of Groundhog Day dates back centuries, with the conceit that if a
groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its sh...