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Rufus

Forecaster Type:
Location:
Seattle, Washington, United States
Description:

Rufus was a stuffed aplodontia rufa who predicted the weather on Groundhog Day at Q13 FOX in Seattle, Washington, from 2014 to 2019.

Rufus' prediction was based on the presence or absence of his shadow during his appearance at the Q13 studios.

First forecast:
2014

Rufus' Past Predictions

Early Spring : 50% (3 predictions)

 

Long Winter : 50% (3 predictions)

 

2019 Prediction: Early Spring
2018 Prediction: Early Spring
2017 Prediction: Long Winter
2016 Prediction: Long Winter
2015 Prediction: Early Spring
2014 Prediction: Long Winter

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