How Often Is General Beauregard Lee Right? A Look at His Track Record.

Every year on February 2nd, Georgia’s own General Beauregard Lee emerges to predict whether winter will linger or if spring will arrive early.  

While his northern rival, Punxsutawney Phil, often steals the spotlight, Beau has quietly built a reputation as one of the most accurate groundhogs in the business. But how often is he actually right? 

Unlike Phil, whose accuracy hovers around 39%, Beau boasts an impressive 60-70% success rate, depending on the source. Some fans even claim he’s correct far more often than traditional meteorologists! 

2017: Predicted an early spring—Correct! Warmer temperatures arrived quickly. 2019: Predicted six more weeks of winter—Correct! Chilly conditions persisted into March.

2021: Called for an early spring—Correct! Mild weather came earlier than expected. 2023: Predicted a longer winter—Debatable! While some areas stayed cool, others saw early warmth.

Beau’s predictions are based in Lilburn, Georgia, where Southern climate trends differ from the Northeast. Unlike Phil, who faces unpredictable Pennsylvania winters, Beau’s predictions align more closely with historical weather patterns in the Southeast. 

As Groundhog Day approaches, all eyes will be on Beau to see if he keeps up his strong track record. Whether he calls for more winter or an early spring, one thing’s certain—his fans are ready to believe! 

Regardless of what Beau predicts, one thing’s for sure: warmer days will come—eventually! Until then, sip some hot cocoa, bundle up, and enjoy the last stretch of winter!  

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