Florida aka the Sunshine State went viral Jan. 18, 2026, after a light dusting of snow fell in parts of the Panhandle. Like Groundhog Day, it was a repeat for Florida. 2025 winter season also saw snow in the Sunshine State. Is Punxsutawney Phil a real groundhog? Yes. And Groundhog Day is a real holiday celebrated in the US and Canada.

I had the distinct honor of experiencing the festivities as an inductee of the Slumbering Groundhog society — donning a bonnet, bib and all.

Two New Jersey groundhogs — and a turtle — made predictions today about whether our brutally cold winter will last another six weeks or if we will get some relief with an early spring. Stonewall Jackson,

Students, faculty and staff at Grand Valley State University were invited on Monday, Feb. 2 to enter the campus' basement tunnels and “re-emerge like Punxsutawney Phil to see their shadow.”

Jimmy the Groundhog makes his annual Groundhog Day prediction in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, on Feb. 2, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Punxsutawney, Pa., to see prognosticating groundhog. Save your heart and back — there are smarter, easier ways to clear your driveway.

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Groundhog Day may seem like a silly holiday to some. But for Alan and Kathy Shane, Groundhog’s Day holds a special meaning for them.

Despite the groundhog predicting an early spring, Atlantic Canada is battling heavy snow, strong winds, and travel disruptions on Groundhog Day 2026. Schools are closed, ferries cancelled, and flights delayed.