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Of course, even the organizers of the annual Groundhog Day event in western Pennsylvania acknowledge that turning to a large rodent for weather forecasting is mostly a way to break up winter monotony. Uncover the history of Groundhog Day and why a groundhog predicts the end of winter in "Predicting the arrival of springtime for an entire country—especially one with varied regional climates like the United States—isn’t easy," wrote NOAA in an article on Groundhog Day weather history. According to NOAA since 1887, Phil has predicted more winter 107 times, and an early spring just 20 times, with 10 years without recorded data. Groundhog Day is a festive time that marks a turning point toward spring, but for many, there's plenty more winter weather to come, no matter what Punxsutawney Phil says. Groundhog Day 2025: Will Punxsutawney Phil, Buckeye Chuck see their shadows? How does a groundhog forecast the weather? Feb. 2 marks the midpoint between the winter solstice in December What is Groundhog Day? People flock to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 2 every year to be a part of the celebrations revolving around Punxsutawney Phil's winter forecast. Last Tuesday, the 2nd, was Candlemas Day, the day on which, according to the Germans, the Groundhog peeps out of his winter quarters and if he sees his shadow he pops back for another six weeks nap, but if the day be cloudy he remains out, as the weather is to be moderate. In 2024, the NWS groundhogs did see their shadow. Celebrated every year on February 2, Groundhog Day 2025 falls on a Sunday. It’s a day when townsfolk in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, gather in Gobbler’s Knob to watch as an unsuspecting furry marmot is plucked from his burrow to predict the weather for the rest of the winter. With winter season in full swing and all the talk of the groundhog’s upcoming predictions, we thought it might be interesting to look back on some historic blizzards, including one that struck on Groundhog Day. Do you remember any of these storms? By definition, a blizzard is a violent winter storm with winds about 32 mph (51 kph) and Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pa., on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 Groundhog Day weather forecast for Georgia. where Imbolc marked the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Early Christians celebrated Candlemas around the same time 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 Winter Storm January 31st-February 2nd, 2011 Title of Event (Calibri 20 pt. – BOLD) All of the descriptive text is written in Calibri (Body) 11 pt. All sections have a title Calibri (Body) 16 pt. – BOLD Overview National Weather Service St. Louis Missouri 1 General Ordering of Content 1) Overview Section giving a 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 Peoria, IL (WMBD)- Since the late 1880s February 2nd has been celebrate as Groundhog Day. A way to “predict” when the winter weather moves on to make way for spring. If our groundhog fr Of course, even the organizers of the annual Groundhog Day event in western Pennsylvania acknowledge that turning to a large rodent for weather forecasting is mostly a way to break up winter monotony. Groundhog Day is a festive time that marks a turning point toward spring, but for many, there's plenty more winter weather to come, no matter what Punxsutawney Phil says. - Articles from The Today, while groundhog meat is no longer commonly served, the tradition of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club and the weather prediction continue to be a central focus of the celebration, and more winter storm for groundhog's day, 2016. public information statement national weather service la crosse wi 933 am cst wed feb 3 2016 snowfall reports from february 2-3 Of course, even the organizers of the annual Groundhog Day event in western Pennsylvania acknowledge that turning to a large rodent for weather forecasting is mostly a way to break up winter monotony.
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