Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Winter Weeks After Seeing His Shadow on Groundhog Day
- Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2, predicting six more weeks of winter, according to tradition.
- The event took place at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with crowds gathering to witness the prediction.
- Phil has been part of the Groundhog Club since 1886 and has seen his shadow 107 times in 139 years.
- In the last decade, Phil was correct about the weather only 30 percent of the time, as reported in the text.
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The Courier ExpressSUNDAY SHADOW: Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter
PUNXSUTAWNEY — Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter after emerging from his Gobbler’s Knob burrow and seeing his shadow Sunday morning.
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Every year on February 2, thousands of people gather in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, for one of the most unique US traditions — Groundhog Day. At the heart of the event is Punxsutawney Phil, the famous weather-predicting groundhog. According to custom, If Phil sees his shadow, winter will last six more weeks. If he does not, spring will arrive early.
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I woke up Sunday morning heart racing, hands sweaty and my phone within arms reach. Before I even had the chance to reach the Internet, I received a text from my roommate warning me of the prognosis, and asking me if I was doing ok. When I read the news, I felt like I might throw up. My vision went blurry and a single glistening tear rolled down my cheek. Is this some sort of sick joke? Some prank that a moral enemy has pulled against me? I ref…
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