Feb 2, 2025 · Buckeye Chuck is Ohio's official weather-predicting groundhog, part of an event hosted by radio station WMRN. He began making predictions in the 1970s and was declared the official State Groundhog ...

Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, usually are viewed as nuisance animals for homeowners and farmers. The major problems that they cause are the large holes they dig and the damage that occurs from this animal.

Today, groundhogs can be found in all of Ohio’s 88 counties as well as throughout most of North America. Groundhogs are prevalent in the sandy gravel soil of east-central Ohio. Groundhogs must put on a thick layer of fat to survive their hibernation through the winter months.

Feb 2, 2025 · Buckeye Chuck, Ohio's official weather predicting groundhog, made his forecast at about 7:40 a.m. Sunday. Hundreds of people travelled to Marion's annual Buckeye Chuck Day event to watch. As...

Feb 2, 2025 · Chuck is touted as “Ohio’s Chief Prognosticating Groundhog since 1979.” The speaker at Buckeye Chuck’s event said 30 of his 41 predictions have been correct.

Feb 2, 2025 · MARION, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio’s official weather forecasting groundhog, Buckeye Chuck, offered his 46th forecast and told us when we can expect spring weather to start. Sunday morning, the…

Feb 2, 2025 · Chuck is touted as “Ohio’s Chief Prognosticating Groundhog since 1979.” The speaker at Buckeye Chuck’s event said 30 of his 41 predictions have been correct. Buckeye Chuck’s annual ...

Feb 2, 2025 · Groundhog Day dates back to a pre-Christian Celtic celebration called "Imbolc" which took place between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, according to the Library of Congress.

Forecaster Type: Groundhog Location: Marion, Ohio, United States Description: Ohio's official groundhog since 1979, Buckeye Chuck provides a Groundhog Day prediction every year on February 2nd at radio station 1490 WMRN-AM in Marion, Ohio.

Feb 1, 2024 · Here's what to know about Ohio's official weather-predicting groundhog, Buckeye Chuck, and whether he saw his shadow.