Woody

Forecaster Type:

Location:

Howell, Michigan, United States

Description:

Since 1999, Woody, Michigan's official state groundhog, has provided a Groundhog Day prediction at the Howell Nature Center in Howell Michigan.

A small ceremony is held where the public is invited to witness Woody's prediction. If Woody emerges from here little house, called "Woody's House," and sees her shadow, there will be a long winter. If Woody does not see her shadow, there will be an early spring.

Depending on the weather, crowds can range from 20 people to upwards of 100. A breakfast is often held before the prediction.

There are usually activities like games and costume contests.

There have been numerous Woodys throughout the years.

First forecast:

1999

Woody's Past Predictions

Long Winter : 54.55% (12 predictions)

Early Spring : 45.45% (10 predictions)

2025 Prediction: Early Spring
2024 Prediction: Long Winter
2023 Prediction: Early Spring
2022 Prediction: Long Winter
2021 Prediction: Long Winter
2020 Prediction: Early Spring
2019 Prediction: Early Spring
2018 Prediction: Long Winter
2017 Prediction: Long Winter
2016 Prediction: Long Winter
2014 Prediction: Long Winter
2013 Prediction: Early Spring
2012 Prediction: Early Spring
2011 Prediction: Long Winter
2010 Prediction: Long Winter
2008 Prediction: Early Spring
2006 Prediction: Long Winter
2004 Prediction: Early Spring
2003 Prediction: Long Winter
2002 Prediction: Long Winter
2000 Prediction: Early Spring
1999 Prediction: Early Spring

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