BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo's own weather forecasting groundhog, Buffalo Bert, predicted six more weeks of winter on Saturday at the 12th annual Buffalo Groundhog Day at the Banshee Irish Pub.
This year, Bert was feeling the same way he's seemingly always felt, forecasting six more weeks of winter weather for our region.
"I think Buffalo Bert, our groundhog, is 100% accurate," a representative from the Buffalo Groundhog Society said. "Never had a wrong weather prediction, unfortunately, it's been six more weeks of winter every single year but it's going to change one of these years I guarantee it."
"It's sad, I'm sick of shoveling," Heather Griffin said. "I'm ready for spring."
"It's great," Holly Gold said. "I was expecting like 12 more weeks of winter so I'm happy with six!"
"I'm all for it," George Hart said. "After the devastating loss last week, I can think of nothing better to do than hide out in my house for another six weeks."
Proceeds from Buffalo Groundhog Day go to local organizations such as Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, the Buffalo Zoo and the Buffalo Animal Shelter.
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