Punxsutawney Phil makes his Groundhog Day winter prediction
The world-famous prognosticating groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow when he emerged from his den in western Pennsylvania early Sunday, meaning six more weeks of winter, according to the beloved and age-old 132-year-old folklore. If Pennsylvania’s fluffy meteorologist hadn’t seen his shadow, it could have meant Spring was near.
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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Gloria McGowan of Williamsport, Ind., center, watches the festivities while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, to come out and make his prediction during the 136th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
How many Punxsutawney Phils have there been through the years of Groundhog Day ceremonies?
So while there have likely been several Punxsutawney Phils since 1886, the Groundhog Club doesn't publicize that information, maintaining that Phil is over 130 years old thanks to the elixir of life. (The club also maintains that Phil is accurate 100% of the time, while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it's more like 35% ).
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