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Punxsutawney Phil Does Not See Shadow; Predicts Early Spring

Staff Writer — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:20:38 +0000

Spring will arrive early this year, according to America’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Phil did not see his shadow when he emerged from his home in Gobblers Knob, Pa. early Saturday morning. Legend has it that if the groundhog sees his shadow on Feb. 2 winter will last six more weeks. If he doesn’t [...]

Groundhog Day 2012: The Verdict Is In!

David Drew — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:55:10 +0000

Perhaps this isn’t so crucial since it has been a mild winter so far, but we do have a verdict from Punxsutawney Phil! And the verdict from Punxsutawney Phil after seeing his shadow this morning during the 126th annual Groundhog Day festivities is: six more weeks of winter! Ah, Groundhog Day. This U.S. and Canadian [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Groundhog Day

Danny Groner — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:03 +0000

Groundhog Day was first celebrated on February 2, 1886 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, but the legend of the groundhog’s prognosticating prowess was first established a year later. A group of devoted followers went to Gobbler’s Knob to spread word that the little rodent had special powers to determine the length of the winter.

If the furry mascot emerges from its cave only to scamper back in without spotting its shadow, we should rejoice: Winter would be ending soon. However, if the sun that morning allows the groundhog to see its shadow the winter weather will go on for an additional six weeks.