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About Jake

Smith Lake Jake, weather prophet extraordinaire, was once Alabama’s true weather forecasting groundhog. Unlike other groundhogs, Smith Lake Jake’s method relied on whether the hairs on his back were bristled or relaxed. Much more civilized than other groundhogs, Jake is a house groundhog who likes cereal, spaghetti, Keebler Pecan Sandies, and — of course — Groundhog Day! Jake appeared onscreen as “Colt Lake Jake” in the 2025 movie “Bad Man” starring Seann William Scott, but now prefers the quiet life. Jake maintains an impressive hat collection.

Smith Lake Jake
Smith Lake Jake
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Smith Lake, Alabama, USA
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Past predictions
Year Saw shadow? Prediction
2025 Nope, no shadow Early spring
2024 Nope, no shadow Early spring
2023
2022 Yes, saw shadow More winter
2021 Nope, no shadow Early spring

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