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Chattanooga Chuck sees shadow, conflicting Punxsutawney Phil forecast

Chattanooga Chuck is pictured outside the Tennessee Aquarium.
Chattanooga Chuck is pictured outside the Tennessee Aquarium. Chattanooga Chuck is pictured outside the Tennessee Aquarium.

By Mark Pace 2 min read

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring to the excitement of many, but those hopes were conflicted by local groundhog Chattanooga Chuck Saturday morning.

Chuck was brought outside to an excited crowd at the Tennessee Aquarium to forecast the end of winter. Chuck cast a long shadow this Groundhog Day, predicting six more weeks of winter.

Here’s the full report from Chattanooga Chuck:

Good morning to all! It’s the best day of the year!

This woodchuck’s big moment is finally here.