Cincinnati Sammy

Cincinnati Sammy is a stuffed Groundhog from The Happy Groundhog Studio in Cincinatti, Ohio, who has been providing a Groundhog Day prediction since 2021.

If Cincinnati Sammy sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, that indicates there will be a long winter. If Sammy does not see his shadow, there will be a long winter.

Sammy's name was chosen through voting on The Happy Groundhog Studio's social media channels. Other potential options included Cincinnati Chilly, Cincinnati Clarence, and Sandy.