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.
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.
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Punxsutawney Phil, famed groundhog and weather predictor extraordinaire, typically makes his predictions early on Sunday morning.
Groundhog Day 2025 update: Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? What does that mean?
Update: Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday morning in central Pennsylvania, meaning we’re likely to have six more weeks of winter. Earlier: The cold days of winter make spring seem far away but just how long it will be until we feel a warm up remains to be seen.
Groundhog Day 2025 photos: Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction
Groundhog handler AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil after the groundhog saw his shadow predicting six more weeks of winter during the 139th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Punxsutawney, Pa. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
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The Germans eventually began to believe that if the sun made an appearance on Candlemas Day, a hedgehog would cast a shadow — predicting six more weeks of harsh winter weather. And it was the Germans who brought this belief to the United States.
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.
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Gen. Beauregard Lee is the Georgia groundhog. Punxsutawney Phil is the national groundhog. Did they see their shadows? Here's what happened.
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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: Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil -- perhaps the world's most famous groundhog -- saw his shadow meaning, according to legend, that we will have six more weeks of winter.
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