Quentin the Quahog

Forecaster Type:

Location:

Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States

Description:

Since the early 1980s, a quahog named Quentin has provided a prediction on Groundhog Day, on Nantucket in Massachusetts.

During his appearance, Quentin has his shell cracked open, usually by the Nantucket Harbormaster. If Quentin squirts left, there will be six more weeks of winter. If Quentin squirts right there, will be an early spring.

After his prediction, Quentin is eaten, meaning a new Quentin is chosen every year.

The tradition ran dormant for a few years starting in the mid-2010s, but was revived in 2023.

First forecast:

1982

Quentin the Quahog's Past Predictions

Long Winter : 78.26% (18 predictions)

Early Spring : 17.39% (4 predictions)

Mild Winter : 4.35% (1 prediction)

2025 Prediction: Early Spring
2024 Prediction: Early Spring
2023 Prediction: Early Spring
2014 Prediction: Long Winter
2013 Prediction: Long Winter
2012 Prediction: Long Winter
2011 Prediction: Long Winter
2010 Prediction: Long Winter
2009 Prediction: Long Winter
2008 Prediction: Early Spring
2007 Prediction: Long Winter
2006 Prediction: Long Winter
2004 Prediction: Long Winter
2003 Prediction: Long Winter
2001 Prediction: Long Winter
2000 Prediction: Long Winter
1998 Prediction: Long Winter
1990 Prediction: Long Winter
1989 Prediction: Long Winter
1987 Prediction: Long Winter
1984 Prediction: Long Winter
1983 Prediction: Mild Winter
1982 Prediction: Long Winter

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