Punxsutawney Pfft
Groundhog Day. Heh. I always figured the rodent Pennsylvanian Phil was no more than a publicity stunt for tourism, etc. Not to mention a media obsession that helped lazy journalists avoid another day of work.
Comes WeatherBell meteorologist Joseph D’Aleo to confirm it: “According to StormFax Weather Almanac, Phil has been right 39 percent of the time since 1887.” Pfft.
Early spring? More likely six more weeks of winter in the NE. Here in Centex, rodent or no rodent, our winter is almost over. As always.
Posted: February 2nd, 2013 under Obsessions, Scribbles, Weather/Climate.
Tags: Groundhog Day, Joseph D'Aleo, Pfft, Punxsutawney Phil
Comments
Comment from SnoopyTheGoon
Time February 3, 2013 at 2:25 PM
I wouldn’t knock 39%. I mean, the meteo folks are not known for sniper’s precision…
Comment from Dick Stanley
Time February 3, 2013 at 3:06 PM
Groundhog Day was funny, JD, until the shtick began to get tiresome. You might be gambling too much. Last frost usually is in March. But you can cover them.
Comment from jdallen
Time February 3, 2013 at 10:06 AM
I went ahead and planted some annuals last week, and a few container tomato plants yesterday. Gambling, trying to beat the drought I expect versus the possibility of another frost.
Groundhog Day? Yeah…great flick, though. Bill Murray is way underrated as an actor. Check out his remake of The Razor’s Edge.