Groundhogs Predict Early Spring in Multiple Cities

On Groundhog Day 2025, several animal forecasters across the United States predicted an early spring, contrasting with Punxsutawney Phil's forecast of six more weeks of winter. Chuckles XI, Connecticut’s official groundhog, communicated his prediction to Manchester's Mayor Jay Moran, while Moxie the ferret at the Louisville Zoo also signaled an early spring by choosing a colorful flower bag. Similarly, Staten Island Chuck did not see his shadow, indicating an early spring, while Jimmy the Groundhog in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, also predicted an early spring during the town's 77th annual prognostication tradition. These forecasts maintain a lighthearted tradition that varies regionally, with each community adding its unique twist to the celebration.