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Wiarton Willie, a white groundhog that lives in Wiarton, Ont., has predicted an early spring this year, matching similar predictions from Punxsutawney Phil, Fred la marmotte and Shubenacadie Sam. Lucy the Lobster, however, saw her shadow predicting six more weeks of winter. ....
Article continues below advertisement ↴ Very cold temperatures are just around the corner for southern Manitoba, but if you happen to believe the forecast of Manitoba s most famous puppet, the cold weather won t last much longer. Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre brought out Manitoba Merv early this morning, and the furry puppet reportedly did not see its shadow. According to tradition, when a groundhog does not see its shadow after leaving its den on February 2, it means early spring-like weather. While Manitoba Merv is just a puppet his prediction this year may not be far off. Zoe Nakata, the Executive Director of Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre in Ile des Chenes, Man., says they ve noticed signs in their animals that an early spring may be on the way. ....
Article content Manitoba’s fearless furry forecaster is calling for an early end to winter. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or SPRING COMING SOON? Manitoba s furry forecaster makes his call Back to video Manitoba Merv made his call from his home at the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre just north of Winnipeg. On Twitter, Oak Hammock Marsh announced Tuesday morning that Merv did not see his shadow which means an early spring is on its way. “Manitoba Merv didn’t see his shadow this morning,” the tweet read. “An early spring is in the way for Manitoba! Happy World Wetlands Day!” @weathernetwork ....
Author of the article: Glen Dawkins Publishing date: Feb 01, 2021 • February 1, 2021 • 2 minute read • The province s furry forecaster, Manitoba Merv will make his appearance as usual for Groundhog Day on Tuesday at Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre just north of Winnipeg, albeit wearing a face mask and following every provincial health regulations in place. Photo by Handout /Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre Article content Manitoba Merv is masked up and ready for his big day. The province’s peerless puppet prognosticator will make his appearance as he has for the last 27 years for Groundhog Day on Tuesday at the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre just north of Winnipeg, albeit wearing a face mask and following every provincial health regulations in place. Oak Hammock Marsh even sent out a picture of Merv modelling his facial protection. ....