TWC Ranks Top Weather Prognosticating Groundhogs

Saturday, as America awaits one of the biggest weather decisions of the year, turn to The Weather Channel for uninterrupted coverage of “Decision 2013: Phil’s Forecast” live from Punxsutawney and TWC headquarters in Atlanta. Stick with The Weather Channel on Groundhog Day across all screens – TV, online, mobile and tablet – for the latest updates on celebrations, prognostications and commentary of America’s most popular weather-related holiday.

A true celebration of weather, Groundhog Day predicts the arrival of spring. According to folklore, if it’s cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early. If it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks.

In honor of Groundhog Day, The Weather Channel has compiled a list of the “Top 11 Groundhogs in the Weather Prediction Business” based on accuracy and popularity.


Check out the list of the Top 11 Groundhogs – and the rationale behind the rankings – on weather.com:



1. Punxsutawney Phil (Punxsutawney, PA)

2. Staten Island Chuck (Staten Island, NY, and official groundhog meteorologist of New York City)

3. General Beauregard Lee (Lilburn, Georgia)

4. Dunkirk Dave (Dunkirk, NY)

5. Chattanooga Chuck (Chattanooga, TN)

6. Buckeye Chuck (Marion, OH)

7. Sir Walter Walley (Raleigh, NC)

8. Jimmy the Groundhog (Sun Prairie, WI)

9. Malverne Mel (Malverne, NY)

10. Holtsville Hal (Holtsville, NY)

11. Woody (Howell, MI)

To agree or disagree with these rankings visit Facebook.com/TheWeatherChannel to cast your vote for America’s most trusted groundhog.