What is what does it mean if the groundhog sees a shadow?

According to folklore, if the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/groundhog's%20shadow">groundhog's shadow</a> sees its shadow on <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Groundhog%20Day">Groundhog Day</a> (February 2nd), it means there will be six more weeks of winter.

This belief stems from the idea that the groundhog, after waking up from hibernation, is startled by its shadow and retreats back into its burrow. This retreat is interpreted as a sign that winter is not yet over and the groundhog is choosing to stay hidden until warmer weather arrives.

Conversely, if the groundhog does not see its shadow, folklore says that spring will arrive early. This implies that the groundhog feels confident enough to stay above ground because the weather is already mild or is about to become so.