A storm may cancel Nova Scotia’s Groundhog Day events, including Shubenacadie Sam’s outdoor forecast.

A major storm forecast for Sunday night may disrupt Nova Scotia’s Groundhog Day celebrations, potentially affecting outdoor predictions by Shubenacadie Sam and Lucy the Lobster. Sam’s 7:45 a.m. Monday appearance at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park could be canceled, with officials deciding by Sunday evening; if so, his forecast will be posted online by 8 a.m. Folklore suggests no shadow means an early spring. Stewiacke Mayor Doug Glasser offered the community centre as an alternative and expressed support for Sam. Lucy’s 8 a.m. prediction on Cape Sable Island Causeway has no announced backup plans.