Groundhog Day Coverage

Garner's Snerd predicts 6 more weeks of winter

Garner's groundhog saw her shadow, which means there are 6 more weeks of winter.

Sir Walter Wally retires; Raleigh's Groundhog Day to feature activities but no ceremony

The NC Museum of Natural Sciences said that despite Sir Walter Wally's retirement, there will still be displays and activities at the museum on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Groundhogs in Raleigh and Garner, Apex armadillo to make predictions on Wednesday

Wednesday is Groundhog Day and that means a couple of local groundhogs will be predicting the weather for us!

Punxsutawney Phil calls for 6 more weeks of winter

Punxsutawney Phil made his Groundhog Day prediction -- a longer winter -- during a celebration at Gobbler's Knob.

Sir Walter Wally sees shadow to forecast six more weeks of winter for Raleigh

Wednesday is Groundhog Day and that means some animals will be predicting the weather for us!

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Virtual Fun Roundup: Winter wear relays, storytimes, groundhog predictions

Get inspired and learn a little something in these family-friendly videos from museums and destinations across North Carolina.

Sarah LIndenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Sir Walter Wally doesn't see shadow, predicts early spring

No prediction is more scientific than Sir Walter Wally's.

Kevin Kuzminski, WRAL multiplatform producer

Here's how to find out what the Triangle's groundhogs, Sir Walter Wally and Snerd, have to say about spring

Tuesday is Groundhog Day, and though COVID has squashed the usual in-person events to mark the day, local groundhogs will still be busy prognosticating.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

More winter? Garner's annual Groundhog Day event to go online

Garner is planning to put its annual event, starring Snerd the groundhog, online next week.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Even during COVID, Groundhog Day in Raleigh will go on - virtually

So it's kind of felt like Groundhog Day since last March. But the actual Groundhog Day is coming up. And, as usual, the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences is celebrating.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Sir Walter Wally, Snerd disagree on spring's arrival

Sir Walter Wally saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter on Sunday at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Snerd appeared at Garner's White Deer Park with the prediction of an early spring.

Sir Walter Wally predicts a long winter

Sir Walter Wally, Raleigh's favorite groundhog, saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter on Sunday at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Wally's forecast contradicted that of Punxsutawney Phil, who predicted an early spring in Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania early Sunday morning.

Sir Walter Wally predicts 6 more weeks of winter, while Snerd says early spring

Sir Walter Wally saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter on Sunday at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Snerd appeared at Garner's White Deer Park with the prediction of an early spring.

Tony Rice, WRAL contributor/NASA ambassador

First Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, 1887

Groundhog Day was celebrated for the first time at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on Feb. 2, 1887.

PETA takes on Punxsutawney Phil

The president of the Groundhog Club in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, reacts to PETA calling for Punxsutawney Phil to retire ahead of Groundhog Day. (Video from WJAC)

PETA wants Punxsutawney Phil replaced with robot

In this day of technology it seems no one's job is safe. Not even Punxsutawney Phil.

Will spring come early? 4 Groundhog Day events in Raleigh, Garner this weekend

Local groundhogs Sir Walter Wally and Snerd will make their predictions on Sunday.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Groundhog Day: How accurate are the revealing rodents?

North Carolina's own Sir Walter Wally saw his shadow this morning, predicting that winter will continue. Earlier Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil emerged did not see his shadow predicting an early spring.

Tony Rice

Many unhappy with Sir Walter Wally's prediction of long winter

Sir Walter Wally, the groundhog known for accurately predicting more than half of Raleigh's winter durations, indicated that the city will have a full winter.

Sir Walter Wally predicts six more weeks of winter

Sir Walter Wally told Raleigh Pro Tem Mayor Corey Branch that there will be six more weeks of winter.

Sunny skies, mild temps for action-packed day

After starting with temperatures in the low 30s Saturday morning, lunchtime will be in the low 50s. Temperatures will warm up to the high 50s by 4 p.m. Skies will be clear and mild.

Kat Campbell, WRAL meteorologist

Sir Walter Wally, Snerd predict long winter, contradicting northern relatives

Sir Walter Wally and Snerd the groundhogs predicted a full winter for North Carolina cities on Saturday.

Mikaya Thurmond tries to get an early prediction from groundhog Sir Walter Wally

Sir Walter Wally the groundhog stopped by the WRAL studios before making his weather prediction for the next 6 weeks. Mikaya Thurmond interviewed his human companions and tried to get an early prediction out of the groundhog himself.

Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil says early spring is on its way

Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow, so an early spring is coming, according to the groundhog.

Garner's Snerd gives no hints about Groundhog Day decision

Snerd, the resident groundhog at Garner's White Deer Park, is ready for his big moment.