Milltown Mel
Forecaster Type: Groundhog
Location: Milltown, New Jersey, United States
Description: Milltown Mel was the name of a groundhog from Milltown, New Jersey, who predicted the weather every February 2nd from 2009 until 2021. A ceremony was held with coffee and doughnuts and music by various bands. Crowds were usually around 500 people. The first Milltown Mel passed away in 2015, to be replaced by his friend, coincidentally also named Milltown Mel. The latest Milltown Mel passed away prior to Groundhog Day 2022. Although Milltown Mel's wranglers have been searching for a replacement, they have not been able to obtain a new groundhog for 2023, 2024, or 2025. Read more about Milltown Mel.
Forecasting since: 2009
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Location: Milltown, New Jersey, United States
Description: Milltown Mel was the name of a groundhog from Milltown, New Jersey, who predicted the weather every February 2nd from 2009 until 2021. A ceremony was held with coffee and doughnuts and music by various bands. Crowds were usually around 500 people. The first Milltown Mel passed away in 2015, to be replaced by his friend, coincidentally also named Milltown Mel. The latest Milltown Mel passed away prior to Groundhog Day 2022. Although Milltown Mel's wranglers have been searching for a replacement, they have not been able to obtain a new groundhog for 2023, 2024, or 2025. Read more about Milltown Mel.
Forecasting since: 2009
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Milltown Mel's Past Predictions
Early Spring : 61.54% (8 predictions)
Long Winter : 38.46% (5 predictions)
2025 Prediction: No Prediction
2024 Prediction: No Prediction
2023 Prediction: No Prediction
2022 Prediction: No Prediction
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: Early Spring
2012 Prediction: Early Spring
2011 Prediction: Early Spring
2010 Prediction: Long Winter
2009 Prediction: Long Winter
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