Every February 2, America turns its sights on a small town in central Pennsylvania to find out whether a small, four-legged creature sees his shadow.

Folklore has it if Punxsutawney Phil does see his shadow, the country is in store for six more weeks of winter weather.

This groundhog tradition is thought to have originated in the 1800s and, over the decades, has become a staple in America’s culture.

But since its inception, so-called animal forecasters have popped up around the US, all with the same goal of answering the age-old question: When will winter end?