Buckeye Chuck

Buckeye Chuck, Ohio's official weather-predicting groundhog,[1] resides in Marion, Ohio. He is one of two whistlepigs (another name for groundhogs) in Ohio known for predicting the arrival of spring on Groundhog Day (February 2). A native of Ohio, Chuck began predicting the arrival of spring in the 1970s.[2] In addition, the Ohio General Assembly declared Buckeye Chuck the official State Groundhog in 1979.[3] However, from 2006 to 2015, Chuck's forecast was correct only twice.[4]

According to the legend of Groundhog Day, the groundhog's behavior is a way of forecasting the weather. If the groundhog pops out from its burrow, sees his shadow, and then disappears again, it will mean that winter is to continue for six more weeks. But if the groundhog does not see its shadow, then it will not be scared to come out of its burrow and winter will soon end.

Past predictions
YearPrediction
20236 more weeks of winter
2022Early spring
2021Early spring
2020Early spring
2019Early spring
20186 more weeks of winter
20176 more weeks of winter
20166 more weeks of winter[5]
2015Early spring[6]
2014Early spring[7]
2013Early spring[8]
2012Early spring[9]
2011Early spring[10]
2010Early spring[11]
20096 more weeks of winter[12]
2008Early spring[4]
2007Early spring[4]
20066 more weeks of winter[4]

See also

References
  1. "Discover Ohio - Buckeye Chuck - Groundhog Day". Archived from the original on 2009-08-03. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  2. "Buckeye Chuck - Ohio History Central".
  3. "Famous Groundhogs Around the World - Punxsutawney Phil to Wiarton Willie". Archived from the original on 2011-01-10. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  4. Cooley, Patrick (February 1, 2016). "GrKkoklkjkjpjlnl untold11th oundhog 3445Britpop023677900punctures Ray 99999900lp2016: Buckeye Chuck's very spotty prediction record since 2006". Cleveland, Ohio: cleveland.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  5. Carter, Andrew, Marion Star (February 2, 2016). "Buckeye Chuck: 6 more weeks of winter". WKYC. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. "Chuck says early spring; Phil disagrees". The Marion Star. February 2, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  7. Puskar, Gene J.; Rubinkam, Michael, Associated Press (February 2, 2014). "Groundhog Day: Buckeye Chuck, Punxsutawney Phil make predictions". The Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on February 23, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. Williams, Mark (February 2, 2013). "Spring comes early according to Buckeye Chuck". The Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  9. "Buckeye Chuck in Marion fails to see shadow, 'predicts' spring is near". Mansfield News Journal. Mansfield, OH. February 2, 2012.
  10. Seitz, Colleen (February 2, 2011). "No shadows for Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil mean early spring". WEWS. Cleveland, OH. Archived from the original on 2011-02-04. Retrieved 2011-02-02.
  11. "Weather-Predicting Groundhogs Don't Agree". WCMH-TV. February 2, 2010. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012.
  12. Willis, Donna (February 2, 2009). "Buckeye Chuck Makes Prediction: 6 More Weeks". NBC4i.com. Columbus, OH. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
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