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Groundhog Day is nearly here. What have Jimmy the Groundhog's predictions been in recent years?

The article from MSN discusses the tradition of Groundhog Day, focusing on Jimmy the Groundhog, who resides at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake County, Illinois. Groundhog Day, celebrated on February 2nd, involves groundhogs like Jimmy predicting whether there will be six more weeks of winter or an early spring based on whether they see their shadow. Over the past few years, Jimmy's predictions have varied. In 2023, he did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring. However, in 2022, he saw his shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter. The article also mentions that Jimmy's predictions have not always been accurate, with a 50% success rate in recent years. Additionally, it touches on the broader cultural significance of Groundhog Day, including its origins from European weather lore and its popularity in American culture, partly due to the 1993 film "Groundhog Day."

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