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A preview of Groundhog Day festivities in Wiarton and how you at home can watch the prediction.

The stage is set for the 70th winter weather prediction from Wiarton Willie.

Before the prediction at 8:07 a.m. on Feb. 2, there’s a weekend full of activities in Wiarton, starting with a casino night on Friday.

Saturday and Sunday feature outdoor games, sleigh rides, and a chili cook off.

Fireworks kick off prediction morning at 7 a.m., followed by Willie’s prediction at 8:07 a.m.

CTV News London’s Scott Miller will be on site prediction morning, running a livestream of Willie’s festivities and prediction from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

You can watch the livestream of Willie’s winter weather forecast on the CTV News London website.

Wiarton Willie Festival - Feb 2026 The stage is ready for Wiarton Willie’s 70th prediction at 8:07 a.m. on Feb. 2, 2026 in Wiarton, Ont. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)