Will Ms. G See Her Shadow? Groundhog Day In MA Ahead Of Frigid Cold

LINCOLN, MA — Let's set the record straight: groundhogs don't actually determine when winter will end and spring will arrive. But acknowledging that fact isn't very fun.

That's why, on Thursday morning, residents of Massachusetts will hang on the verdict from Ms. G, the Commonwealth's official state groundhog. Ms. G was declared the Official State Groundhog by then-Governor Deval Patrick on July 31, 2014.

The groundhog resides at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, Massachusetts, will wake from her winter hibernation on Thursday, and the farm will host a Groundhog Day event beginning at 10 a.m.

The live groundhog forecast starts at 10 a.m., followed by winter activities that include meeting resident wildlife, exploring wilderness trails, family-friendly crafts and learning how to identify animal tracks in the snow.

Thursday's event is included with admission to the farm, run by the Mass Audubon. Audubon members get in free, while tickets are $9 for adults and teens and $6 for seniors and kids.

The farm is located at 208 S Great Rd.

Snowy Spring?

Though Ms. G may tell residents to expect warmer days ahead, AccuWeather forecasters say there's snow in the near future for much of New England.

"Don't be fooled. There's still some winter left this season that may last into spring, and we could be talking about snow in March," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Paul. "And we may even see a little bit of snow in the Northeast in April."

Boston is an exception this year along the I-95 corridor, as it's the only major city where snow has accumulated. Still, the 7.6 inches measured through the end of January are just a fraction of the 24.2 inches that typically fall by the start of February, according to AccuWeather.