Monster snow storm to descend on continental U.S.

January 29, 2011 – NEW YORK –  A massive winter storm forecast for February 2 is set to affect more than 100 million people, weather experts have predicted. The Groundhog Day snowstorm is expected to hit the South, Midwest and Northeast of the country, building from early next week. The storm is likely to severely impact ground travel, cancellation of flights and school closures according to AccuWeather. Meteorologist Heather Buchman said: ‘This is the type of storm that could shut down the region with high winds, plunging temperatures, ice, snow and a rapid freeze-up on roads’. According to folklore, if a groundhog leaves its burrow on February 2 does not see its shadow, this will signify that the end of winter is coming. However, if the groundhog sees its shadow then it will retreat back into its burrow and there will be another six weeks of winter. The Groundhog Day storm prediction comes as normal service was resuming in the winter-weary north-eastern U.S. today after yet another storm.” –Daily Mail