Balzac Billy made his grand appearance on Groundhog Day with some unfortunate news.

The Crazy Critter emerged from his home to see his shadow, which means six more weeks of winter is in store.

Despite the chilly prediction, hundreds of people came out to enjoy the annual Groundhog Day festivities at Blue Grass Garden Centre.

Billy's Canadian counterparts however, made different predictions with Wiarton Wille and Shubenacadie Sam predicting an early spring.

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