Photos: Gordy the groundhog issues his 2022 ruling

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee County Zoo ’ s Gordy, a groundhog, appears uncertain about leaving his house to check for his shadow for Groundhog Day on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Read the story
Milwaukee County Zoo’s Gordy, a groundhog, appears uncertain about leaving his house to check for his shadow for Groundhog Day on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Read the story
Angela Peterson
Mustering courage, Gordy leaves his house to check for his shadow for Groundhog Day on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2022.
Mustering courage, Gordy leaves his house to check for his shadow for Groundhog Day on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2022.
Angela Peterson
After not seeing his shadow, Milwaukee County Zoo ’ s Gordy pauses for a snack on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2022, on Groundhog Day. Gordy did not see his shadow, so hopefully this means an early spring.
After not seeing his shadow, Milwaukee County Zoo’s Gordy pauses for a snack on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2022, on Groundhog Day. Gordy did not see his shadow, so hopefully this means an early spring.
Angela Peterson
After not seeing his shadow Milwaukee County Zoo ’ s Gordy, a groundhog, snacks on vegetables on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2022, Groundhog Day.
After not seeing his shadow Milwaukee County Zoo’s Gordy, a groundhog, snacks on vegetables on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2022, Groundhog Day.
Angela Peterson
The sunglasses aren ' t really needed as Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley speaks at the Milwaukee County Zoo ' s Groundhog Day event. Skies were overcast.
The sunglasses aren't really needed as Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley speaks at the Milwaukee County Zoo's Groundhog Day event. Skies were overcast.
Angela Peterson