CONWAY — So, do you think Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow down there in Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania Sunday morning on Groundhog Day?
We snowsports lovers are certainly hoping so, and Friday night’s light snow certainly helps with more light snow expected for Sunday night to add to the fluff that we got on Wednesday.
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