BEE CAVE, Texas — It's no secret that the state of Texas likes to do things its own way, and Groundhog Day is no different.

While the rest of the U.S. trusts Punxsutawney Phil's prediction, Texans prefer an armadillo's expertise. Bee Cave Bob the armadillo is the state's resident weather enthusiast and mascot for Armadillo Day. 

The Texas-centric holiday started when a group of friends decided Texas needed its own mascot for predicting the weather each Groundhog Day.

Bob made his prediction at around 4 p.m. and as he looked around, he could not find his shadow. Texas will be getting an early spring this year.

Since 2011, Bob has been predicting whether spring is coming or winter will be extended by another six weeks here in the Lone Star State. But Bob's predictions aren't always the same as his counterpart Phil's.

Last year, Phil predicted an extended winter, to which Bob said "no way," since he couldn't see his own shadow. Both Phil and Bob predict the weather through their shadows. If they can't see their shadow, it's an early spring, but if they can, winter prevails.

Bob is set to make his prediction at an Armadillo Day celebration on Friday at 4 p.m. at the West Pole Ranch in Bee Cave, the city where he was born. Guests are welcome to stop by and see the prediction, enjoy live music and maybe even get a photo op with Bob.

Last year, Bob predicted an early spring, which isn't uncommon given the Texas heat. In his more than 10-year career, the majority of Bob's predictions have been an early spring. He predicted an extended winter only three times, in 2011, 2013 and 2022.

The current armadillo is estimated to be 7 years old, known as Bee Cave Bob II.