Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only weather-predicting groundhog that enjoys a day of public spotlight. In Ohio, Buckeye Chuck has made his call.

A man clears snow on St. Clair Ave. in Cleveland. Buckeye Chuck, Ohio's own groundhog seasonal prognosticator, was set to predict Sunday whether the Buckeye State would see an early end to winter. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

As an animal ambassador, Murray participates in educational programs, teaching visitors about groundhogs and their role in the environment. Buckeye Chuck has been Ohio's official weather-predicting groundhog since 1979. This year, Chuck will greet potentially hundreds of fans at Buckeye Chuck Day on Feb. 2 in Marion.