Punxsutawney This year, Phil spotted his shadow. According to mythology, this symbolizes six more weeks of winter weather; no shadow suggests an early spring. But the American Groundhog Association says that while it's true that a shadow on Feb. 2nd means more cold months ahead, it doesn't mean that spring is right around the corner. In fact, the association says that only about one in every five years will a shadow be seen on this day. So if you see one, don't worry - it isn't all bad news for spring! And even though we aren't able to predict an exact date for spring, the association reports that over 95% of the time, if there is a shadow on Feb. 2nd, then six more weeks of winter can be expected. So next time you see your shadow, know that it means that spring is still several months away, but at least we now have some time to look forward to.