2007-02-01 08:36:29 · 16 answers · asked by mark my words 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
I'd say the furry little booger wil be about as accurate as my local TV news station weatherman.
2007-02-01 08:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not more than a short time in advance. They can hear thunder and respond to it but they cannot know what the weather will do tomorrow or next week. Most supposed indications that animals can predict weather are the result of poor observations or observations in hindsight.
2007-02-01 16:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The old saying is that if the groundhog sees their shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of winter. Otherwise, winter will be over much sooner.
It's always been a foolish idea, since all it depends on is light. In the past, it was sunlight -- a random occurance on any given winter day in history. These days, the media presence is so huge that there are always enough camera lights to cause a shadow to be present.
2007-02-01 16:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by nittany_jim 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hog has to be better than my local weatherman who has predicted snow 7 out of the last 14 days for my area.
We have received none.
2007-02-01 16:40:02 · answer #4 · answered by DannyK 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Ground hogs day is basically nothing but a tradition. It was believed in the early days but now its pure nonsense.
2007-02-01 16:44:27 · answer #5 · answered by truly_insightful 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if he sees his shadow. Ground hogs are near sighted and only come out if something smells good.
2007-02-01 16:51:41 · answer #6 · answered by segabill 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but is a deep rooted tradition. So, just have fun with it.
Besides, we all know the Robins predict the coming of spring.
2007-02-01 16:45:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No sirree. It doesn't matter to ol' Mother Nature if a little ball of fluff sees his shadow or not, though it kinda fun to see.
2007-02-01 16:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not unless it has a degree in meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences.
2007-02-01 16:46:49 · answer #9 · answered by 1ofSelby's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they cant but dont you just love the anticipation of what the prediction will be from him every year?
2007-02-01 16:40:24 · answer #10 · answered by hammy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋