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In 1998 Groundhog Day was first broadcast live worldwide via the internet. In 2001, Phil’s prediction was shown live on the JumboTron at Times Square in New York City. Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell attended the ceremonies, making him the first sitting governor ever to do so. See and compare Groundhog Day predictions by year, from 2024 back to 1886 (which was before TikTok). On Groundhog Day 2022, Fox News Digital takes a look at Punxsutawney Phil's weather forecasts over the last 52 years. Take a look at the last 52 years of Groundhog Day predictions. By Ann W More of Phil’s past predictions are also available from the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. For an overview of some fun facts about Groundhog Day and the accuracy of the furry forecaster, check out our infographic. To see the latest climate outlooks, visit NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. 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. Past Groundhog Day Predictions. At Countdown to Groundhog Day we began tracking Groundhog Day predictions in real time in 2019, but we have also collected Groundhog Day predictions from years prior to that. This is a work in progress, and we continue to try to fill in the missing pieces. If we missed a prediction, please let us know. Of those predictions, 106 have been six more weeks of winter and 21 have called for an early spring. There are 10 years on the timeline that show no record of Phil's predictions. 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. Saw Shadow at 7:37 AM; First newspaper photo of Groundhog Club members at Gobbler’s Knob. 1946: ️ More winter: Saw Shadow at 7:52 AM. 1945: ️ More winter: Saw Shadow at 9 AM. 1944: ️ More winter: Saw Shadow at 9:10 AM. 1943: 🌼 Early spring: Groundhog didn’t make an appearance; relied on Quarryville’s prediction - NO Shadow: 1942 Total Groundhog Day Predictions - 1887 to 2025. Total Groundhog Day Predictions - 1887 to 2025. The Groundhog Day 2025 season is now under way! Every year on Feb. 2, when Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob in Western Pennsylvania, he delivers his weather prediction in a unique language known as Groundhogese. 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. Groundhog Day 2025 prediction: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil? Previous data, noted over the course of 29 years — from 1988 to 2017 — that Phil was accurate only 13 times. However, in General Beauregard "Beau" Lee is set to make his annual prediction on Sunday at Dauset Trails Nature Center in Jackson, Georgia. For decades, Beau has been making his annual weather prediction in General Beauregard "Beau" Lee, Georgia's famous groundhog, will make his prediction on Sunday. For decades, Beau has been making his annual weather prediction in Georgia, and he's set to celebrate He is noted as the official groundhog meteorologist of New York City who predicts the duration of winter each February 2 on Groundhog Day. He makes the prediction based on whether or not he sees his shadow at 7:30 a.m. on Groundhog Day. The ceremony at the zoo is often attended and officiated by the Mayor of New York City. 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 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 SEE MORE: What time will General Beauregard Lee make his prediction? Groundhog Day weather forecast for Georgia. Information for this story came from previous FOX 5 reporting, a release by the SEE MORE: Could weather affect General Beauregard Lee's prediction? Groundhog Day history. Information for this story came from previous FOX 5 reporting, a story by FOX 29's Amanda Hurley, FOX
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