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Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day
- On Monday, February 2, 2026, Punxsutawney Phil emerged at Gobbler's Knob, saw his shadow, and predicted six more weeks of winter.
- Rooted in Candlemas folklore, the ritual began with the first official celebration in 1887 and was brought to Pennsylvania by German immigrants who replaced hedgehogs with groundhogs.
- Phil appeared around 7:25 a.m. to thousands of bundled-up spectators in below-zero temperatures, with the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's Inner Circle handling the ceremony and livestreaming it.
- While festive, experts note Groundhog Day is more tradition than science; the Stormfax Weather Almanac reports about 39% accuracy for Phil, while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates Staten Island Chuck at 85%.
- Phil's historical tally shows 107 more-winter predictions and 21 early-spring calls, and despite accuracy questions, Punxsutawney Phil remains beloved, sustaining strong local tourism.
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Punxsutawney Phil said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers say he’s seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather. Phil’s annual prediction occurred shortly after dawn Monday outside his tree stump in Gobbler’s Knob. The Pennsylvania festivities are among the many…
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