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. Groundhog handler John Griffiths holds Punxsutawney Phil after he saw his shadow predicting six more weeks of winter during 128th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Feb. 2, 2014, in Punxsutawney Groundhog Day originates from the Christian festival of Candlemas, a European tradition held on February 2 that uses a badger or hedgehog to predict the weather based on its shadow. Groundhog Day 2025: Will Punxsutawney Phil, Buckeye Chuck see their shadows? What to know If you trust any animal to give you an extended weather forecast, then you want to pay attention to what 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. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 137th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 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 Learn about the history, accuracy, and traditions of Groundhog Day, celebrated on February 2. Find out how the Farmers' Almanac predicts winter weather and compare it with the groundhog's shadow or no shadow rule. Watch: Punxsutawney Phil delivers his Groundhog Day 2024 forecast 05:08. Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring on Groundhog Day 2024.But warm weather fans hoping for an early end to winter Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 137th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania While Groundhog Day remains a fun tradition, meteorologists rely on data and computer models for more accurate forecasts. This year, the National Weather Service said it's a toss-up whether Groundhog Day weather forecast for Georgia. The hundreds of visitors heading to Dauset Trails Nature Center will have some nice weather as they hope for a good outcome from Beau. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) Groundhog Day can go either way weather-wise for Portland, Maine. The warmest was 48 Punxsutawney Phil prepares his forecast for Groundhog Day, but Alabama's possum, Sand Mountain Sam, has a better track record.Punxsutawney Phil resides in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, but once a year, the spotlight shines bright across his fur. Groundhog Day weather forecast: Clouds could impact Punxsutawney Phil's prediction. Dan Raby. Thu, January 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM UTC. 2 min read. 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. Here's when Groundhog Day began: The first mention of Groundhog Day came in 1886 in Punxsutawney. Over the years, several other locations have begun using their own groundhog, including General Beauregard Lee of Atlanta, Dunkirk Dave of Dunkirk, New York, and Jimmy of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Groundhog Day 2025 forecast: Could weather affect General Beauregard Lee's prediction. Dan Raby. Thu, January 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM UTC. 3 min read. General Beauregard Lee (Dauset Trails Nature Center) GOBBLERS KNOB, Penn. - Sunday will be Punxsutawney Phil's big moment in the "Weather Capitol of the World," but it appears the forecast may already be hinting at a spring prediction for the A Groundhog Club handler holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-prognosticating groundhog, during the 133rd celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 2, 2019.
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