Groundhogs agree: Winter's for the birds

Once a year, we look to the most unlikely of meteorologist to determine the course of the weather. These furry subterranean creatures emerge from their cozy winter burrows to share their wisdom with us and pose for the cameras.

That's right, it's Groundhog Day.

And this year, the three prognosticating rodents (that i know of) are all in agreement. Spring will come early* this year. Punxsutawney Phil, Staten Island Chuck, and Wiarton Willie all reportedly did not see their shadows.

Incidentally, Punxsutawney Phil chose to write his prediction in something of a Hallmark-esque rhymed verse. Whether he's thinking of switching careers or starting to go a bit senile after 120 years is anybody's guess.

*Surely they mean that spring-like weather is just around the corner, since spring itself will not officially begin - regardless of groundhog forecasting - until March 20.