Know what today is? It’s…..GROOOOOUNDHOOOOG DAAAAY! Yes, the one day of the year where despite generations of technological advancements, we turn to a rodent to tell us the weather forecast.

 

 

This year’s results were mixed: Wiarton Willie (Ontario) and Punxsutawney Phil (Pennsylvania) both saw their shadows this morning, that means six more weeks of winter to go. BUT! An early spring was predicted by Halifax’s Shubenacadie Sam, who’s also making headlines for a different reason today.

 

 

Shortly after Sam gave his forecast, he bit a reporter and made a run for it:

 

 

 

A closer look at the nasty little critter’s bite:

 

 

 

 

Don’t worry, Brett will apparently be ok.

 

 

 

Painful as it may have been, it’s hard to stay mad at a groundhog that gave us hope for an early spring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Kevin and Sonia

KiSS RADiO MORNiNGS

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