Groundhog Harvey made his first solo prediction Wednesday morning.
The Oil Springs weather prognosticator did not see his shadow, signaling an early Spring.
Groundhog Harvey, who learned the ropes from Oil Springs Ollie last year, emerged from his home just after 8 a.m. at Heaven's Wildlife Rescue.
Owner Peggy Jenkins said Ollie was always pretty accurate with his predictions and is hoping Harvey will keep up the good work.
Harvey's more experienced counterpart, Wiarton Willie agrees with Harvey after not seeing his shadow.
Both Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam and Punxsutawney Phil saw their shadows Wednesday morning, predicting a long cold winter ahead.
According to folklore, if a groundhog sees its shadow on February 2nd, it will retreat into its burrow, heralding six more weeks of cold weather.
