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 ...

Every February 2, a groundhog tells us how bad the rest of winter will be. How did this get started?

Here’s what to know about the weather-forecasting tradition.

Groundhogs emerge from their burrows on Feb. 2 to tell us if we can expect an early spring or more winter. Will they see their shadows in 2026?