Groundhog Day 2026: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter

Lower temperatures may show up at week's end

Punxsutawney Phil could have been right when he saw his shadow Monday.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter, others disagree

Conflicting Groundhog Day predictions leave winter outlook uncertain. Official climate data suggests a warmer-than-usual transition into spring.

Phil declared 6 more weeks of winter, but what is the Climate Prediction Center calling for in Indiana?

February Outlook 2026 INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, which means 6 more weeks of winter. Does the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) agree with the groundhog’s forecast? First off, Indianapolis has an average high of 40.8 degrees across the entire month of February. Precipitation, including rain, melted snow & melted ice, is normally just under 2.5″. Winter officially ends on March 20, but let’s look ahead to…

Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, forecasts 6 more weeks of winter

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.

Punxsutawney Phil forecasts more winter

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.

Punxsutawney Phil forecasts 6 more weeks of wintry weather

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.