OKC Zoo Bears Used As Predictors For Groundhog Day

Thursday is Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow which means six more weeks of winter. While the weather prognosticator has been at it since 1887, here in Oklahoma City we have our own predictors at the Oklahoma City Zoo.

Thursday, February 2nd 2023, 4:21 pm

By: Addie Crawford

OKLAHOMA CITY -

Thursday is Groundhog Day, and sadly, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow which means six more weeks of winter.

While the weather prognosticator has been at it since 1887, here in Oklahoma City we have our own predictors at the Oklahoma City Zoo.

News 9's Addie Crawford took a trip to ask a grizzly consultant who thinks the groundhog may have got it wrong.

Addie Crawford

Award-winning journalist Addie Crawford joined News 9 full-time in January 2023. While reporting on weekday mornings, Addie shares positive and fun stories in the community on the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch.