Yes, today is the day when the most famous groundhog in the world,
Punxsutawney Phil, briefly emerges from his cozy winter home in Gobblers Knob to make his much anticipated annual forecast. As the story goes, if the famed rodent sees his shadow it means six more weeks of winter; if he casts no shadow it means an early spring is on the way. But we may not need Phil for much longer:
[Link] Sadly, it appears that global warming may soon add Phil to the ranks of the unemployed. With the warming of 4-8 ºC (7-14 ºF) predicted over North America by the end of this century if we continue to increase greenhouse gas concentrations at current rates, the answer will become simple. Spring will come early every year.