Groundhog Day is almost here: What to know about the rodent, the shadow, and the weather
The day eventually evolved into what we know it today. In 1886, Groundhog Day was acknowledged for the first time in Punxsutawney by a local newspaper, Weathers Wags, according to the club. In 1887, the first official pilgrimage to see Phil on Gobbler’s Knob while he made his predictions were made.
Groundhogs aren't the only prognosticators on Groundhog Day. Here's how accurate they are
Groundhog Day is all about getting a weather report from a groundhog (or something else). Here's how accurate those prognosticators are according to NOAA.
Groundhog predicts 6 more weeks of winter on his annual day
In an annual tradition, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow during the annual Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 in central Pennsylvania. That means six more weeks of winter.
Get ready for Groundhog Day: What it means if he sees his shadow, everything to know
The tradition of a groundhog predicting the weather has spanned centuries. Here is what you need to know about Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day.
Groundhog Day 2025: Here's Punxsutawney Phil's Prediction
Before a huge crowd filled with excitement and anticipation, and bundled up against temperatures in the 20s, the groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday morning in central Pennsylvania. That means we could see six more weeks of winter , at least according to Groundhog Day lore.
Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day’s deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil
Gloria McGowan of Williamsport, Ind., center, watches the festivities while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, to come out and make his prediction during the 136th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Groundhog Day 2025: Did the Georgia groundhog see his shadow? What about Punxsutawney Phil
Gen. Beauregard Lee is the Georgia groundhog. Punxsutawney Phil is the national groundhog. Did they see their shadows? Here's what happened.
Punxsutawney Phil marks 1st Groundhog Day as a father
The famous groundhog and his partner Phyllis welcomed two baby groundhogs -- also called pups, kits or cubs -- in March 2024, making Punxsutawney Phil the first prophetic groundhog to do so since 1886, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow on Groundhog Day?: Live updates
There were furry hats and fireworks to celebrate Punxsutawney Phil. Did he see his shadow on Groundhog Day? Follow along for live updates.
Groundhog Day has come and gone. Did the groundhog predict an early spring or more winter?
With the start of February, we turned to our favorite critters for an update. Here's what Punxsutawney Phil and Hope, Indiana's groundhog, predicted.
Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter: Is that true for the Big Country?
Yesterday was Groundhog Day, and after a long winter that’s still going strong for some, Punxsutawney Phil’s decision carried a bit more weight this year. Every year, we wait for this little guy to tell us whether we’re in for an early spring or six more weeks of winter.
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Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil makes annual winter weather prediction
While Groundhog Day is considered a national holiday and has even been popularized in the classic 1993 Bill Murray film of the same name, the day — and Phil himself — hold a special place in ...
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Groundhog Day 2025: Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? Is it an early spring or 6 more weeks of winter?
Of course there's nothing remotely scientific or accurate about the Groundhog Day weather prediction, but it's a longstanding tradition that always generates national attention every Feb. 2.