How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day? Here’s how he stacks up to weather-predicting animals.
In the cold early hours of Sunday, Feb. 2, the “Seer of Seers” will emerge from his cozy burrow in Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., to proclaim whether or not there will be six more weeks of winter weather.
On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil Maintains His Annual Lore
Today, Punxsutawney lore is showcased through Gobbler’s Knob, the home of Punxsutawney Phil and the location of his annual prediction party. It also incorporates various buildings such as a welcome center with interactive exhibits about Groundhog Day.
Groundhog Day: Will Punxsutawney Phil see shadow and bring early spring? How to watch
The tradition of a groundhog predicting the weather has spanned centuries. Here is what you need to know about Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day.
How to watch the Groundhog Day 2025 live stream: See Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction here
But if you’d rather not brave the chilly February pre-dawn weather this weekend, and still want to watch the reveal live, we have some options for you.
When is Groundhog Day 2025? Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?
Punxsutawney Phil usually makes his weather call early in the morning. It typically happens after 7 a.m. Tradition says Phil seeing his shadow is a sign that the next six weeks will bring wintry weather. If Phil doesn't see his shadow, it means an early spring.
Just how accurate are Punxsutawney Phil's forecasts? We show his year-by-year record.
Will we have an early spring? Or will there be a longer winter? Here's a look at how Punxsutawney Phil has called it over the years.
Punxsutawney Phil to mark 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.
When is Groundhog Day 2025? Will Punxsutawney Phil predict more winter weather?
Groundhog Day 2025 is upon us. Will the infamous Punxsutawney Phil predict 6 more weeks of winter or will spring come soon?
How accurate are Punxsutawney Phil's forecasts?
Every February 2 all of the attention is on Punxsutawney, in particular Gobbler's Knob, to see if a famous groundhog will predict an early spring or six more weeks of winter.
Punxsutawney Phil celebrating first Groundhog Day as a father
Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, as the world's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, will emerge for his annual prognostication. Over 40,000 people are expected for this year's festivities.
Odds aren’t in Punxsutawney Phil’s favor on Groundhog Day
The groundhogs — along with a tortoise, whose emergence from his winter hibernation foretells the coming of spring, and a prairie dog statue, whose shadow at sunrise predicts how long it will be until spring arrives — were ranked based on their accuracy over the past 20 years, using the March temperature averages for the U.S., NOAA said.
Gov. Shapiro has tough response to PETA’s plan to replace Punxsutawney Phil with cake
The animal rights group has spoken out against the Groundhog Day practice in the past, but the governor's reply implies he ...
Punxsutawney Phil’s Amazing Life Through The Years
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