Groundhog handler AJ Derume holds Punxsutawney Phil, who saw his shadow, predicting late spring during the 136th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Feb. 2, 2022, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Groundhog Day is a tradition that has taken place annually in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania since Feb. 2, 1987. A groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, is brought out at sunrise to make a prediction on how the remaining winter will play out. As for 2025, the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction center is forecasting above average temperatures across the southern part of the country in the week after Groundhog Day, while average and slightly colder than average temperatures will stick around for the northern tier. February is also bringing a weather pattern change. Here's the forecast for Sunday morning: Cloudy conditions and chilly temperatures in the upper-20s are expected in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania when Phil makes his prediction around 7:08 a.m. ET. When is Groundhog Day 2025? Groundhog Day is on Sunday, Feb. 2. Paula will make her prediction at 7:55 a.m. and High Life Lounge will open at 8 a.m. and offer free High Life drafts while When is Groundhog Day 2025? Groundhog Day is on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. The action starts in the early morning hours, when the groundhog is expected to come out of his burrow at sunrise to look for If we're being honest, it even defies common sense. The legend is simple: The groundhog's shadow on Feb. 2 predicts the weather for the next six weeks, until the start of spring. Will the Groundhog See His Shadow in 2025? According to our weather predictions, February 2, 2025, will bring snow showers and cold weather. We think that when Punxsutawney Phil—that Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Weather Prognosticator Extraordinary— emerges from his burrow (with a little help from his handlers) to make his much-anticipated forecast, he will NOT see his shadow, which Here is what you need to know about Groundhog Day: the day dedicated to a weather-predicting rodent. to see Phil on Gobbler’s Knob while he made his predictions were made. In 2025, 138 years According to groundhog.org, 1886 marked the first time the event appeared in Punxsutawney newspaper, but 1887 was the first time the official trek to Gobbler’s Knob took place. That means that Groundhog Day 2025 will be the 139th celebration! SEE MORE: What time will General Beauregard Lee make his prediction? Groundhog Day weather forecast for Georgia. The hundreds of visitors heading to Dauset Trails Nature Center will have some nice In 2025, 138 years later, Punxsutawney Phil is making his predictions to a sold-old crowd. Who is Punxsutawney Phil? Punxsutawney Phil is the famous groundhog who predicts the weather in See and compare Groundhog Day predictions by year, from 2024 back to 1886 (which was before TikTok). Total predictions; 2025 — — — — 2024: 🌼 Early Groundhog Day 2025: Time set for Punxsutawney Phil's prediction. Dan Raby. Thu, January 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM UTC Gen. Beauregard Lee to make his prediction. How to watch the Groundhog Day Groundhog Day festivities will begin early on February 2. Punxsutawney Phil is expected to reveal his winter prediction around sunrise. The events of the day last throughout the afternoon Get ready for Groundhog Day with these surprising details about America's oldest weather-predicting groundhog. 7 facts about Punxsutawney Phil and his predictions. Published: Jan. 30, 2025 For decades, Beau has been making his annual weather prediction in Georgia, and he's set to celebrate his special day once again in 2025. SEE MORE: Could weather effect General Beauregard Lee's Groundhog Day 2025 prediction: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil? Published: Jan. 29, 2025, On Sunday, Feb. 2, we’ll see which groundhog gets it right this time around. For decades, Beau has been making his annual weather prediction in Georgia, and he's set to celebrate his special day once again in 2025. SEE MORE: Could weather effect General Beauregard Lee's MORE: Groundhog Day 2025: Time set for Punxsutawney Phil's prediction. SEE MORE: Could weather affect General Beauregard Lee's prediction? Groundhog Day history. Big picture view:
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