Groundhog Day, celebrated on February 2, is the embodiment of a piece of weather lore which states that if a groundhog looks out of its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, winter will last for 6 more weeks. Candlemas is the same day, and has similar beliefs about the coming weather.
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Gojp.com - Groundhog Day
Information on the history of Groundhog Day, and related resources.
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Groundhog Day and Chinese Astronomy
Details the relationship between Groundhog Day and Chinese astrology.
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Groundhog Day History
Background of the holiday, along with wallpaper, trivia, and songs.
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Groundhog.org
Official site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. Provides information on events, members, media, and more.
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Stormfax Weather Almanac - Groundhog Day
Offering a history of the holiday, related links, and a chart of shadow sightings.
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TripSavvy.com: Groundhog Day
Questions and answers about Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney.
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Wiarton Willie
Canadian groundhog provides information on history, events, and related resources.