Groundhog Day is celebrated annually on February 2nd.

On this date people use a groundhog to determine the length of the current winter season, and the possible early onset of spring.

This weather prediction is dependent on the day 's conditions.

Six more weeks of winter are on the way if sunshine causes the groundhog to see its shadow and go back into hibernation.

Sorry folks, six more weeks of winter.

While clouds and gray skies prevent the appearance of the groundhog 's shadow and result in spring 's speedy arrival.