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Why is Groundhog Day celebrated every year on February 2? Groundhog Day is a beloved tradition for many as they wait to see how long winter will last. As the legend goes, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, he predicts six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, it's a forecast of an early spring. 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. Each Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction about a late end to winter weather or early start to spring temperatures. Here's how accurate his forecasts have been over the years. Groundhog Day 2025 prediction: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil? Phil predicted long-lasting winters 107 times while predicting only 21 early springs. Chuck’s last incorrect prediction Here's what the weather forecast shows for Punxsutawney Phil's prediction for Groundhog Day on Sunday morning. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com Why is Groundhog Day celebrated every year on February 2? Groundhog Day is a beloved tradition for many as they wait to see how long winter will last. As the legend goes, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, he predicts six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, it's a forecast of an early spring. This winter has been harsh, especially in the Midwest and East Coast, but in just a couple weeks, on Groundhog Day, we'll find out if we're going to find out we're going to have an extra long Punxsutawney Phil – the legendary groundhog weather watcher – woke up and saw his shadow Thursday morning, calling for six more weeks of winter. Each February 2, on Groundhog Day, the members On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter. By Brendan O'Brien. February 2, 2023 4:52 PM UTC Updated ago Groundhog Day, which falls on Feb. 2, evolved from an Phil the groundhog annually predicts how long winter will last. Groundhog Day — which falls on February 2 — evolved from an ancient ritual brought to America by German immigrants, who Spectators gather at Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., as Phil the groundhog makes his prediction on how long winter will last. Subscribe to The Washington PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. Facts. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil pictured as he makes his prediction on how long winter will last during the Groundhog Day Festivities, at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on Feb. 2, 2024. Stephen Tobolowsky, who played Ned Ryserson, in the movie Groundhog Day, attended the 2010 Groundhog Day Celebration in Punxsutawney. Danny Rubin, writer of the screenplay Groundhog Day, attended Groundhog Day 2013. This was the first time he attend Groundhog Day since before the movie was released. yeah, so rightfully so. the day actually originated in pennsylvania and in punxsutawney. groundhog day isn’t just one day for the city’s groundhog club. it’s marked by a multi day celebration that even includes a groundhog ball. and this year will be extra special day for phil, as it’s his first groundhog day as a father here in alabama. According to Groundhog Club members, there has only been one Phil and he has been predicting since 1887, making him 135 years old. His longevity is credited to drinking “the elixir of life,” a Groundhog Phil from Punxsutawney, Penn. predicts how long winter will last. Read more: Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil pictured as he makes his prediction on how long winter will last during the Groundhog Day Festivities, at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on Feb. 2, 2024. Phil emerges from his home at Gobblers Knob to predict how long winter will last in Punxsutawney, Pa., on Feb. 2. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube “Malverne Mel” is the groundhog of Malverne, in Long Island, New York. Shubenacadie Sam makes the first Groundhog Day prediction in This page was last
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