Sun Prairie’s Jimmy the Groundhog predicts an early spring

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin will be treated to an early spring after Jimmy the Groundhog did not see his shadow.

The 78th Annual Groundhog Day Prognostication ceremony was held at sunrise on Monday in Downtown Sun Prairie’s Cannery Square. The event also marks the finale of the city’s Frozen Fest.

Molly Moder, a first-time spectator, said it was fun seeing the community come together.

“It was amazing I love Jimmy,” Moder said. “Jimmy, he’s so beautiful. He looked so well taken care of and I truly think his predictions are 100% accurate.”

Another Midwest groundhog, Woodstock Willie, also predicted an early spring after not seeing his shadow in Woodstock, Illinois.

In Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter.

According to the National Weather Service, Jimmy the Groundhog has a 65 percent accuracy rating when it comes to his predictions. By contrast, Punxsutawney Phil is only 35 percent accurate.

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