Michigan’s groundhog ‘Woody the Woodchuck’ goes back in house, indicating long winter

Woody scurries back in her house

Woody the Woodchuck on Feb. 2, 2021 (Howell Nature Center)

HOWELL, Mich. – Michigan’s version of Punxsutawney Phil, Woody the Woodchuck, has made her prediction.

Woody emerged from her house about 8 a.m. Tuesday. She did not stay out for 30 seconds, indicating she is forecasting six more weeks of winter.

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Posted by Howell Nature Center on Tuesday, February 2, 2021

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