Fred la marmotte
A groundhog named Fred la marmotte has been providing a Groundhog Day forecast in Val-d'Espoir, Quebec, since 2010.
A celebration is held where Fred predicts the weather. When Fred emerges from his log cabin, If he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If Fred does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.
Fred is sometimes referred to as Alfred or Freddy.
The original Fred was found dead just prior to his 2023 Groundhog Day celebration, although when exactly he passed away is unclear. Despite this, Fred's Groundhog Day ceremony was still held and a child was handed a stuffed groundhog, and declared that it saw its shadow.
In 2024 a new Fred was unveiled and continued the tradition of his predecessor.
Fred la marmotte's Past Predictions
Long Winter : 62.5% (10 predictions)
Early Spring : 37.5% (6 predictions)
2025 Prediction: Long Winter
2024 Prediction: Early Spring
2023 Prediction: Long Winter
2022 Prediction: Long Winter
2021 Prediction: Early Spring
2020 Prediction: Early Spring
2019 Prediction: Long Winter
2018 Prediction: Early Spring
2017 Prediction: Early Spring
2016 Prediction: Long Winter
2015 Prediction: Long Winter
2014 Prediction: Early Spring
2013 Prediction: Long Winter
2012 Prediction: Long Winter
2011 Prediction: Long Winter
2010 Prediction: Long Winter
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