Yahdee (alternatively spelled Jahde) is a stuffed groundhog who has provided a Groundhog Day prediction at Wehr's Dam, in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, since 2007.
At his annual appearance, Yahdee travels down the Jordan Creek on a raft and then provides his prognostication. If Yahdee sees his shadow, there will be a long winter. Otherwise, there will be an early spring. Yahdee's prediction is communicated to the assembled crowd by one of his handlers.
After Yahdee's arrival, the crowd sings songs in Pennsylvania Dutch.
Yahdee is accompanied on his trip by his nephew, Lee.
Yahdee is the groundhog mascot of Grundsau Lodsch Nu. 16 Am Yahden (Groundhog Lodge No. 16 on the Jordan).
Early Spring : 60% (6 predictions)
Long Winter : 40% (4 predictions)
2025 Prediction: Early Spring
2024 Prediction: Early Spring
2023 Prediction: Early Spring
2022 Prediction: Long Winter
2020 Prediction: Long Winter
2019 Prediction: Long Winter
2015 Prediction: Early Spring
2014 Prediction: Early Spring
2013 Prediction: Long Winter
2012 Prediction: Early Spring
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