Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight
When Phil is said to have seen his shadow upon emergence from a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, that's considered a forecast for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, an early spring is said to be on the way.
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3 developments- Jan 28Only center coverage:Groundhog Day 2026: What time will Punxsutawney Phil come out?
- Jan 31Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler's Knob
- Feb 2Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight
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Quiet for 239 daysLast development · Feb 2 — Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight
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4 viewpointsWhat did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in
Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, predicting 6 more weeks of winter weather
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
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22 viewpointsPunxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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4 viewpointsAmerica's most famous groundhog sees his shadow, predicting 6 more weeks of winter weather
Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Ready to Prognosticate at Gobbler’s Knob