On February 2, tradition dictates that St. Staten Island Chuck, a groundhog at the Staten Island Zoo, predicts the weather for the coming weeks. In 2025, Chuck did not see his shadow, indicating an early spring. This charming custom has roots in European folklore about hibernating creatures. Comparatively, Punxsutawney Phil, another famous groundhog, predicted six more weeks of winter but has a significantly lower accuracy rate at 35%. Chuck, with an impressive accuracy rate of 85%, provides a glimmer of hope for warmer weather ahead.
Staten Island Chuck did NOT see his shadow, which means we should have an early spring... Chuck is one of the most accurate groundhogs, with an 85% accuracy rate.
The tradition of using a rodent to predict weather has been around in the U.S. since its inception, stemming from European folk beliefs.
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