The arrival of annual Groundhog Day celebrations Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, will draw thousands of people to see celebrity woodchuck Phil at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. — an event that If you plan on taking a one-tank trip to see Phil and Phillis on Groundhog Day, you'll need to know exactly where Punxsutawney is, and the best ways to get there.. Where is Punxsutawney Punxsutawney Phil is the most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania, and quite possibly in the entire world. A drowsy Punxsutawney Phil agrees to visit with the author. And while we think of Phil every February 2nd , when he makes his famous weather prediction of either an early spring or six more weeks of winter, you can visit him any time of year How to get to Punxsutawney Phil's hometown Groundhog Day through the years: See Punxsutawney Phil, Gobbler's Knob in pictures 'Groundhog Day' screenwriter, actor provide insight on how Erie is The marmot has had quite a life meeting famous people, traveling the country and even having a movie made about his special day. Groundhog Day is steeped in tradition that dates back to the 1800s. Punxsutawney Groundhog Club lore claims if Phil sees his shadow at dawn on Feb. 2 there will be six more weeks of winter. If Phil doesn’t see his shadow, If Phil doesn’t see his shadow, spring Punxsutawney Phil is the best-known groundhog who has been making predictions since 1886, according to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. The Groundhog Day tradition as we know it dates to 1887. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Each year Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether there will there be six more weeks of winter or early spring when he emerges from Gobbler’s Knob on Groundhog Day. It’s official, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow! This means spring is expected to come early in 2024. Additional highlights from Gobbler’s Knob A person in the crowd at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. holds a sign reading "Phavorite Weather Man" with a drawing of Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, 2024. And on Groundhog Day itself, there is also the Hogspitality Village at Gobbler’s Knob open from 4 a.m. until 9 a.m., with an enclosed and heated pavilion, a livestream of the nearby stage show 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 Punxsutawney Phil is the best-known groundhog who has been making predictions since 1886, according to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. The Groundhog Day tradition as we know it dates to 1887. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. - All eyes will be on the "Weather Capital of the World" this Sunday for Phil's big moment, but it appears the forecast may already be hinting at a spring prediction. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) 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. The Knob will be open February 1, the day BEFORE Groundhog Day, until 4:00pm. The Knob closes to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for site and festivity preparation. The Knob opens back up to vehicular traffic on February 2 nd around 10 am, after all buses have transported visitors off the Knob. 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 Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, while posing for a photo with Miss Pennsylvania Miranda Moore during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. When is Groundhog Day 2025? Groundhog Day will take place Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Thousands will show up in person, with the grounds to Gobblers Knob opening at 4 a.m., and millions will tune in to see if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow. More: Where to watch Bill Murray's 1993 classic movie 'Groundhog Day' for Groundhog Day. What is
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