Punxsatawney Phil time..

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February 02, 2021, 06:52 AM

David Lee

Punxsatawney Phil time..

The dog didn't see his shadow so we're in for a early Spring. Unless someone up in Pennsylvania cheated him out of his shadow ..

. Its been a mild Winter so far. Maybe 4 inches of snow but the temps are only this week, starting to feel like Winter. Here's hoping the rest of Winter isn't too rough.

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February 02, 2021, 07:57 AM

PASig

quote:
Originally posted by David Lee:
The dog didn't see his shadow so we're in for a early Spring. Unless someone up in Pennsylvania cheated him out of his shadow .. . Its been a mild Winter so far. Maybe 4 inches of snow but the temps are only this week, starting to feel like Winter. Here's hoping the rest of Winter isn't too rough.

Uhhhh...I woke up to 2+ feet of frickin’ snow this morning. Berks Co, PA about 40 miles from Philly.

February 02, 2021, 07:59 AM

SPWAMike0317

It's official, Phil saw his shadow. Yep, the Nor'easter cleared up and the sun was out in Western PA.

I will enjoy some Phil's Shadow later today to salve my disappointment.

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February 02, 2021, 08:06 AM

kx90

It's still snowing here. Has to be at least a foot and a half. Cleared the driveway yesterday afternoon and there is about another 8" on there again.

Bought new house last year, fiance said "Should we get a snow blower?" I said "Nah". I know as soon as I buy a snow blower it won't snow for about a decade.

February 02, 2021, 08:20 AM

joel9507

Always seemed backwards to me.

If it's nasty, snowy and cloudy -> no shadow -> ****Huzzah, Winter's Over!!!!

If it's clear and sunny -> shadow -> Oh Noes! More Winter

By that logic, you could figure out whether Summer's over by putting out an ice cube in September. If it melts, Summer's over. If it stays put, More Summer!

February 02, 2021, 08:27 AM

BurtonRW

quote:
Originally posted by joel9507:
Always seemed backwards to me.

If it's nasty, snowy and cloudy -> no shadow -> ****Huzzah, Winter's Over!!!!

If it's clear and sunny -> shadow -> Oh Noes! More Winter

By that logic, you could figure out whether Summer's over by putting out an ice cube in September. If it melts, Summer's over. If it stays put, More Summer!

It's a yankee thing.

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February 02, 2021, 08:38 AM

rexles

I always figure if he sees his shadow it is 6 more weeks til spring and if he doesn't it is 6 more weeks of winter. Either way you have to deal with 6 weeks til it warms up.

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February 02, 2021, 09:01 AM

Elk Hunter

quote:
Originally posted by David Lee:
The dog didn't see his shadow so we're in for a early Spring. Unless someone up in Pennsylvania cheated him out of his shadow .. . Its been a mild Winter so far. Maybe 4 inches of snow but the temps are only this week, starting to feel like Winter. Here's hoping the rest of Winter isn't too rough.

We have about 4 inches of snow on the ground here. And given the weather report show sub-freezing weather all next week, it is not likely to get better any time soon. Good thing we have a decent wood supply.

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February 02, 2021, 09:12 AM

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Don't care what Phil says. What does Buckeye Chuck say? Buckeye Chuck is more accurate in his prediction.

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February 02, 2021, 12:18 PM

frayedends

Okay David, I'm thinking you should be censured or something. First you said he didn't see his shadow and then you said it's been a mild winter. That's what they call jinxing us.

I say WTF... I blame you David Lee!!!

February 02, 2021, 12:33 PM

David Lee

quote:
Originally posted by SPWAMike0317:
It's official, Phil saw his shadow. Yep, the Nor'easter cleared up and the sun was out in Western PA.

I will enjoy some Phil's Shadow later today to salve my disappointment.

So now Phil has a distillary..that is pretty cool.

February 02, 2021, 12:37 PM

David Lee

quote:
Originally posted by frayedends:
Okay David, I'm thinking you should be censured or something. First you said he didn't see his shadow and then you said it's been a mild winter. That's what they call jinxing us.

I say WTF... I blame you David Lee!!!

That right there is excessive..

. We are just under 4 inches so far this Winter. Last year was 1 inch. Hang in there. Spring is on its way. Good lord.

February 02, 2021, 03:35 PM

1s1k

I never understood this whole process sticking around so long. Is it because of history?

With a worse accuracy than flipping a coin I would have though it would have died long before the farmers almanac.

February 02, 2021, 06:48 PM

YooperSigs

IMHO, large rodents make excellent ballistic test mediums, but poor weather forecasters.