What is Groundhog Day? Is There More Winter in Store?

With fresh snow on the ground in Urbandale, it's easy to think come Saturday we'll have six more weeks of winter.

That's right, Saturday is Groundhog Day.

It's the day that ends all discussion of just how much longer winter will last.

Or the day that repeats over, and over, and over, and over again - if you're Phil Connors.

While Groundhog Day isn't necessarily a scientific way to determine winter's end, it's fun, none the less.

According to Stormfax.com, Punxsutawney Phil has only been correct 39% of the time.

The day has origins in ancient celebration of a point mid-way between Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox.

The most famous of groundhogs - Punxsutawney Phil - has been entertaining thousands of people for more than 100 years. Okay, the original probably isn't with us any longer, but his doubles do their job.

According to folklore, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow and it is cloudy, then spring will come early. If he sees his shadow, bundle-up because there are six more weeks of winter to endure.

So, what do you think? Will there be a shadow and more winter?