Did Willie See His Shadow 2025 Schedule. Meteorologist tom skilling lets the crowd know that groundhog woodstock willie did not see his shadow during the groundhog day celebration in woodstock square on feb. The famous prognosticating groundhog did not see his shadow this morning, and relayed the news to south bruce peninsula mayor.

Just after 8 a.m., willie made an appearance and the official proclamation from mayor jay kirkland was in — no shadow, which means an early spring. The tradition, which began in 1956, continues to draw media attention and visitors from across north america.