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Woodstock Willie does not see his shadow on Groundhog Day 2026

Woodstock Willie predicts an early spring while Punxsutawney Phil forecasts six more weeks of winter, continuing a local tradition dating back to 1997.

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Woodstock Willie did not see his shadow this Groundhog Day, predicting the arrival of an early spring.

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Punxsutawney Phil and Woodstock Willie Have Spoken and the Results Are Split

Punxsutawney Phil and Woodstock Willie have issued competing prognostications.

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Groundhog Day 2026: Did Woodstock Willie see his shadow on Groundhog Day?

Woodstock is continuing its Groundhog Day celebrations Monday with Woodstock Willie making his prediction.

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Did Woodstock Willie see shadow? Illinois groundhog prediction 2026

Illinois' Groundhog Day weather forecaster, Woodstock Willie, has made his annual prediction.

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Woodstock Willie announces forecast for next six weeks

A local furry forecaster has announced his prediction for the next six weeks of weather.

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Woodstock Willie does not see his shadow on Groundhog Day 2026

Woodstock Willie did not see his shadow this Groundhog Day, predicting the arrival of an early spring.

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Woodstock Willie predicts early spring with no shadow sighting

Woodstock Willie in Woodstock, Illinois, did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day, forecasting an early spring for the town famous for the 1993 movie "Groundhog Day".

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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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