Staten Island Chuck predicts early spring on Groundhog Day

Staten Island Chuck, named most accurate groundhog, predicts early spring
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Staten Island Chuck predicts early spring on Groundhog Day 2025
Staten Island Chuck, a groundhog at the Staten Island Zoo, did not see his shadow Sunday and predicted an early spring for 2025. Chuck's forecast contradicts Punxsutawney Phil, who predicted six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow about an hour earlier at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania.
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If you missed the ceremony, you can watch it our Facebook page.
Staten Island Chuck does not see shadow, predicts early spring in 2025
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Staten Island Chuck is forecasting an early spring this year after it emerged from its burrow shadow-less on Sunday morning. Community members braved the cold and gathered at the Staten Island Zoo to watch Chuck make his prediction.
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Staten Island Chuck’s Groundhog Day prediction: How to watch live
Staten Island Chuck, the Staten Island Zoo’s famous groundhog, will take part in his annual Groundhog Day ceremony. The free event is open to the public with gates opening at 7:30 a.m. and the ceremony starting at 8 a.m. Chuck's prediction will be made at 8:30. You can watch them live in the video player above or on our YouTube channel.
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The Germans eventually began to believe that if the sun made an appearance on Candlemas Day, a hedgehog would cast a shadow — predicting six more weeks of harsh winter weather. And it was the Germans who brought this belief to the United States.
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Staten Island Chuck predicts early spring on Groundhog Day, disagreeing with Punxsutawney Phil
Staten Island Chuck, the weather-predicting groundhog at the Staten Island Zoo, did not see his shadow on Sunday morning and predicted an early spring for 2025.
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The handlers for Staten Island Chuck say the groundhog has predicted an early spring. (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey)
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