The famous groundhog foresees six more weeks of winter.
Today, February 2, marks Groundhog Day in the United States. In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the annual Groundhog Day celebration revolves around Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most renowned groundhog, and his prediction for the remaining winter season.
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This morning, members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club convened at Gobbler’s Knob amidst the press, and Phil emerged from his burrow along with the “Groundhogeese” scroll containing his prediction. Phil’s forecast indicated seeing his shadow, proclaiming that winter will extend for another six weeks.
As per Groundhog Day tradition, spotting his shadow signifies a prolonged winter. On the other hand, if Phil exits without a shadow, an early spring is anticipated.
Groundhog Day arrived, and Punxsutawney Phil made his annual prediction. Discover how much longer winter will last based on the legend. https://t.co/yv1WVqnDfP pic.twitter.com/t8VtFt4rr5
— CNN (@CNN) February 2, 2023
Phil’s current streak spans three years of projecting prolonged winters, forecasting similarly in 2022 and 2021. Staten Island Chuck, another notable American groundhog from New York City, disagrees with Phil’s forecast, suggesting an imminent arrival of spring.
