Two-year-old weather soothsayer Portage la Prairie Larry wasn't expecting to see his shadow this morning, but he did, meaning there will be six more weeks of winter for the Central Plains. This is the second year in a row that Larry saw his shadow on Groundhog Day.

Every February 2nd, groundhogs all over the world are looked to for their opinion as to whether or not we'll see six more weeks of winter or an early spring. The most famous of them all, Punxsutawney Phil, has been doing this since 1887. People travel to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to see Phil pop out of Gobbler's Knob every year as part of a big celebration. Phil saw his shadow this morning, too.

In Canada, the most famous is likely Shubenacadie Sam from Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, who also saw his shadow just after sunrise. Sam has been going every year since 1987.

Manitoba Merv from Oak Hammock Marsh in Stonewall saw his shadow as well, while Wiarton Willie of Wiarton, Ontario and Balzac Billy of Balzac, Alberta did not see their shadow. They are calling for an early spring.

Out east, 9-year-old Fred la Marmotte passed away last night. Quebec's most famous groundhog did not wake up when organizers for their annual event went to check on him. Instead, a child was chosen to stand in for Fred, and did not see their shadow. Organizers announced Fred Junior would make his debut in 2024.