Those who live in one of the many states experiencing a massive ice storm won’t be surprised to learn that Punxsutawney Phil has predicted more winter in the annual Groundhog Day celebration. If you don’t want to take your weather predictions from a rodent, then you can always wait to hear the forecast from George Santos. But be aware, “over the past 75 years, Punxsutawney Phil has correctly predicted whether there will be an early spring 69% of the time.”

+ How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still celebrate it 137 years later.

+ If nothing else, Groundhog Day is a playful, fun, lighthearted tradition. Except when it isn’t. A Canadian groundhog was found dead just before he was supposed to predict if we’d get more winter. “This year, things are going to happen completely differently. There’s a famous saying that goes, ‘In life, there’s only one certainty: nothing’s for certain.’ Well, this year, that has come true. It’s true. It’s unfortunate. I’m here to announce Fred’s death.”