In the context of introductory courses in physical geography and meteorology, it is common around February 2 for curiosity to arise among students regarding the veracity of "Groundhog Day" predictions. Historically, most instructors' immediate response to such inquiries has been a definitive "NO," emphasizing the impossibility of a groundhog's shadow predicting weather weeks ahead. Yet, upon further consideration, this piece of American folklore presents a valuable educational opportunity. This lecture dissects the tale, its cultural roots, and its relevance to contemporary meteorology and climatology, exploring the substantial cultural and physical geography insights that the Groundhog Day story offers. The lecture and lesson aim to present atmospheric concepts and cultural information to a general education audience in an understandable and relatable way.