Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken—Here’s What a Meteorologist Says About His 2026 Forecast
Punxsutawney Phil's shadow sighting signals six more weeks of winter, with this year’s sold-out event drawing thousands and streamed online, continuing a 139-year tradition.
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Groundhog Day explained: The 139-year history behind Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast
Monday, Feb. 2, is Groundhog Day. There is a long 139-year history behind this folklore and the annual ceremony in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. RELATED STORIESSeattle's recent cold spell pales in comparison to PNW's coldest winter on recordRain finally returns to western WA after 14 days, here's what lies aheadMore than 90 flights canceled at SEA as winter storm continues to wreak havoc across US History of Groundhog Day The story begins with a d…
Did He See His Shadow? Punxsutawney Phil Reveals His Annual Groundhog Day Weather Forecast
As the grueling Arctic snowstorm that has paralyzed large parts of the country begins to loosen its grip, Americans were offered little immediate relief on Monday morning, as Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and saw his shadow – signaling six more weeks of winter. The infamous groundhog emerged from his burrow early on Monday morning as a massive crowd gathered in western Pennsylvania for the 139th annual Groundhog Day ceremony. The cer…
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