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@paulbusch@mstdn.ca

Post #220533

2026-02-02 13:17 UTC

Good Morning #Canada Today we all finally come to our senses and bow down to the knowledge of prognosticating rodents. Yes, it's #GroundHogDay2026. Beyond the obvious impact of totally rearranging your next 6 weeks based on the prediction of some small mammal, or lobster, there is the economic impact. Wharton, Ontario, a town of 1,900 seemingly sensible Canadians will generate enough tourism dollars to keep Willie in the lifestyle to which he is accustomed. Some rodent in Pennsylvania has already predicted 6 more weeks of winter, but let's face facts, the U.S. is not really trustworthy these days. Lucy the Lobster in Nova Scotia and Fred La Marmotte in Quebec are both reporting an early spring. The link below provides an update from others across Canada. Why don't we have a prognosticating beaver? #CanadaIsAwesome #Weather https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/groundhog-day-2026

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  • @paulbusch@mstdn.ca 2026-02-02 13:27

    Willie just predicted an early Spring. Somebody give that groundhog a big hug. Next up is Manitoba Merv, who has the best record of 73% correct since 2000. I am on the edge of my seat....

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  • @paulbusch@mstdn.ca Because beavers are far too busy for prognosticating. Obviously. 😁

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