Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 135th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Phil’s handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter weather during this year’s event that was held without anyone in attendance due to potential COVID-19 risks. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)AP Facebook Share Twitter Share CLEVELAND, Ohio – While Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, Ohio’s own weather prognosticator, Buckeye Chuck is calling for an early spring. Last year, both groundhogs were in agreement. Chuck was made Ohio’s official state groundhog in 1979 and makes his yearly call from Marion. Meet 20 other weather-predicting animals. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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