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The National Weather Service office in Pittsburgh which predicts the forecast for Punxsutawney is calling for a chance of rain and snow on Groundhog Day. There’s a 30% chance of precipitation in PUNXSUTAWNEY, Penn. - Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is the Mecca for those around the country celebrating Groundhog Day. Every year, on Feb. 2, tens of thousands of people flock to this small town of less than 6,000 people some 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, to see whether the town's rodent 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 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 Every Feb. 2, the most famous groundhog in the world has his moment in the spotlight. Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather at Gobbler's Knob in western Pennsylvania since 1887. 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 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 The focus of many was on Gobbler's Knob in tiny Pennsylvania town, Punxsutawney, on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 as the weather prognosticating groundhog Phil sees, or doesn't see, his shadow. How did all Punxsutawney Phil may be the celebrity meteorologist on Feb. 2, but we have your early weather report for Groundhog Day. In Erie on Friday, the National Weather Service is calling for a chance of Video above: Punxsatawney Pa. gets ready for the big day. Groundhog Day is Thursday. It will be quiet and seasonable. Look for a mix of sun and high clouds, with temperatures near 40 degrees. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. - All eyes will be on the "Weather Capital of the World" this Sunday for Phil's big moment, Groundhog Day originates from the Christian festival of Candlemas, a European 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 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 Sunday, and now is a good time to familiarize yourself before you check out the annual weather forecasting festivals in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Here's what you need PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Just days away from Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication, anticipation is building at Gobbler’s Knob. However, the big day requires a lot of planning behind the scenes from law enforcement. It’s projected that some 50,000 people will pour into Punxsutawney this year. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. – Sunday marks the day the U.S. turns to a groundhog to learn if winter will tighten its grip on the country or if spring will arrive soon. That’s right, it’s Groundhog Day. However, Phil’s winter prognostications have only been right about 39% of the time, according to 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. 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. PETA Proposes Groundhog Day ‘Weather Reveal’ Cake To Retire Punxsutawney Phil, Club Responds Punxsutawney Phil may soon be out of a job—if PETA has its way. The animal rights organization sent a letter on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, urging the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to retire its famed groundhog to a sanctuary and replace him with a
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