Smith Lake Jake
Smith Lake Jake is a groundhog who has been providing a Groundhog Day prediction since 2005 in Graysville, Alabama.
Jake's prognostication is based on whether or not the hair on his back stands up. If it does there will be a long winter. If his hair does not stand up, there will be an early spring.
Jake was adopted and lives with Ginger and Heath Whitworth.
Smith Lake Jake is known for his penchant for wearing hats and has a large collection of them.
Jake loves many kinds of food, including spaghetti, chocolate milkshakes, and Honey Smacks® cereal.
In 2025, Smith Lake Jake appeared in a movie starring Seann William Scott called Bad Man. Jake portrays a groundhog named Colt Lake Jake in the film.
Smith Lake Jake's Past Predictions
Early Spring : 66.67% (6 predictions)
Long Winter : 33.33% (3 predictions)
2025 Prediction: Early Spring
2024 Prediction: Long Winter
2023 Prediction: No Prediction
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: Early Spring
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