Keeping score: The groundhog vs. the temperature record, 2021 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Last year, Phil"predicted" a shorter winter and early spring when official observers declared But in fact, the contiguous United States saw above-average temperatures for both February and March 2020, according to scientists at The average contiguous U.S. temperature during February was 36.2°F, 2.3°F above the 20th-century average. This ranked among the warmest one-third of the 126-year period of record.

For March, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 46.1°F, 4.6°F above the 20th-century average. It was the 10th-warmest March in the 126-year period of record.According to longstanding folklore, famed groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Feburary 2, 2021, which means the U.S. is likely to see 6 more weeks of winter this year. This updated 2021 infographic shows the groundhog's history of seasonal"predictions" from 2011 through 2020.

 

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It’s almost like he’s guessing!! 😂

fema Lol

NWS this low pressure Thursday will bring 5-8 inches to the Milwaukee & Chicago area for Thursday update the forecast for Thursday’s storm.. then a big one with lake Affect for Saturday into Sunday.. get some warning for these areas.

NWS Rigged

fema So all these years and we're finding out that P Phil has been the front guy. 🤨🤔🙄😯

REPUBLICANS EXECUTIVE EXTINCTION EXECUTION PANDEMICS PINGOES ARCTIC NO LONGER KEEPS NORTHERN HEMISPHERE COOL COLD OR IN FREEZE GREENLAND & ANTARC 220 FEET OF SEA LEVEL RISE COLLAPSING END 2023 10F - 80F HOTTER REC RAIN REC WINDS REC SNOW

NWS Groundhog stew is on the menu tonight!

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