Boulder's Flatiron Freddy predicts an early spring

The latest: Flatiron Freddy did not "see" his shadow Monday, indicating an early end to winter.

• That directly opposes what Punxsutawney Phil, Groundhog Day's central figure, predicted from Pennsylvania.

Friction point: Boulder open space rangers said Flatiron Freddy has a 100% record since 2008 and Phil is under 40%.

Zoom out: Freddy this year honored the upcoming winter Olympic games by sliding on a curling stone down a makeshift ice ramp.

Between the lines: While Flatiron Freddy predicted an early end to winter, some might feel like it never got started.

• Colorado is on track for its worst snow pack on record, while Boulder has recorded less than two feet of snow so far this season.