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This year, NOAA took a deeper dive into Groundhog Day results and graded the work of 19 groundhogs and groundhog surrogates to determine the accuracy of their predictions. Spoiler: Phil came in Uncover the history of Groundhog Day and why a groundhog predicts the end of winter in Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the United States since at least February 2, 1886. Starting in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with its now-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, the tradition spread throughout America. Groundhog Day, in the United States and Canada, day (February 2) on which the emergence of the groundhog from its burrow is said to foretell the weather for the following six weeks. The beginning of February, which falls roughly halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox , has long been a significant time of the year in many The observance of Groundhog Day in the United States first occurred in German communities in Pennsylvania, according to known records. The earliest mention of Groundhog Day is an entry on February 2, 1840, in the diary of James L. Morris of Morgantown, in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, according to the book on the subject by Don Yoder. This was a In the Fall of 2016, The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club worked with Discovery Studios and Animal planet to create a one hour documentary called: A Groundhog Day Story: The Tale of a Marmot, His Shadow, and the People Who Protect Him. This special aired on Groundhog Day, February 2nd 2017 on the Animal Planet network! When is Groundhog Day 2023?: Punxsutawney Phil's recent predictions and Groundhog Day results Here are the past 10 predictions made by Punxsutawney Phil: 2013: No Shadow; The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The annual ritual has roots in pre-Christian traditions and was brought to the U.S. by SEE MORE: The history and traditions behind Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day celebrations around the country. Each year, Phil draws about 20,000 people to the Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler’s Knob in the Pennsylvania Wilds outside of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. This year’s celebration also includes a talent show, a reception for members See the past results here: History of Groundhog Day: Phil's predictions of years past. Phil's first official shadow sighting came in 1887, followed by several years of no official recordings. More of Phil’s past predictions are also available from the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. For an overview of some fun facts about Groundhog Day and the accuracy of the furry forecaster, check out our infographic. To see the latest climate outlooks, visit NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. Every year, there are a spate of newspaper articles doing some kind of data analysis on Groundhog Day results — GROUNDHOG-DAY.com makes that easier than ever. Historical Groundhog Day data is collected from a variety of sources, including an academic paper: Broadscale Assessment of Groundhog (Marmota monax) Predictions. All results for yearly Groundhog Day predictions. Recorded predictions go back to 1886. “Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the United States since at least February 2, 1886,” the website reads. The NOAA’s results are comparing against national weather averages, rather Punxsutawney Phil's recent predictions and Groundhog Day results Here are the past 10 predictions made by Punxsutawney Phil: 2014: Shadow Birmingham Jill the 2021 Groundhog Day forecaster. (Birmingham Zoo) Smith Lake Jake and Birmingham Jill are back in business! On January 31 and February 2, the two furry friends are set to make their weather projections for the year. Keep reading to learn more about these events and how you can celebrate Groundhog Day. Which 'groundhogs' are best at Feb. 2 predictions of more winter? New York's Staten Island Chuck topped NOAA's list with an 85% accuracy rate, followed by Georgia's General Beauregard Lee in Groundhog Day 2023 prediction: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, meaning 6 more weeks of winter. Groundhog Day: 5 bizarre things to know about this quirky tradition. County-by-county power outage map. Groundhog Day: Origins of this wacky tradition, why sunny weather means more winter. County-by-county power outage map In 1994, Groundhog Day was on Wednesday, February 2nd. Most groundhogs (60%) predicted a longer winter. 1995 results 1993 results. 10 predictions in 1994. Groundhog Day. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 2003. ISBN 978-0811700290. External links. All links retrieved June 20, 2024. History of Groundhog Day; Groundhog Day - February 2; Groundhog.org, the official site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.
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