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Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow forecasting 6 more weeks of winter

The news was greeted with a mix of cheers and boos from the tens of thousands who braved temperatures in the single-digits Fahrenheit to await the annual prognostication

The Independent UK

What to know about Groundhog Day's traditions and Punxsutawney Phil

The spotlight returns to Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania every Feb. 2, when handlers of a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil announce whether there will be six more weeks of winter or an early spring

The Independent UK

Watch Groundhog Day live: Will Punxsutawney Phil predict six more weeks of winter?

Watch live as Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog gives his annual weather prediction on how long winter will last.

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Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Groundhog Day: Is Punxsutawney Phil Accurate? His Forecaster Ranking Will Shock You

Punxsutawney Phil predicted Sunday that there will be six more weeks of winter before spring, and while Phil will always have a soft spot in the hearts of the American people who celebrate Groundhog Day, his accuracy ranking may surprise many.

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Punxsutawney Phil 'Jokes' as He Makes His Yearly End of Winter Prediction: 'Only I Know—You Can't Trust A.I.'

Punxsutawney Phil, the famed weather-predicting groundhog, saw his shadow Sunday morning, signaling six more weeks of winter to a lively crowd at Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania.

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Did Punxsutawney Phil see a shadow on Groundhog Day 2025?

Every year on February 2, the groundhog emerges from his burrow to see whether or not he sees his own shadow as a way to predict the weather

The Independent UK

Watch: Punxsutawney Phil makes his Groundhog Day 2025 prediction

Watch as Punxsutawney Phil makes his much-anticipated Groundhog Day 2025 prediction.

The Independent UK

Pennsylvania Governor Fires Back at PETA After It Suggests Replacing Punxsutawney Phil With a Vegan Cake: 'Come and Take It'

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro defends Groundhog Day icon Punxsutawney Phil against PETA's proposal to replace him with a vegan cake.

Latin Times

Exploring Unique American Traditions: A Cultural Journey

Explore ten fascinating American traditions that highlight the rich tapestry of American culture.

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Punxsutawney Phil and partner Phyllis welcome two baby groundhogs

‘We had no idea,’ handlers say as Pennsylvania groundhog who predicts when winter will end and partner spring surprise

The Guardian - US

How Groundhog Day is honored elsewhere

Why have a boring groundhog when you can have a taxidermied marmot dressed in period attire?

Salon

Crowd Witnesses Historic Groundhog Day As Punxsutawney Phil Doesn’t See His Shadow

Groundhogs don’t need an alarm clock to wake up early, they have an innate ability to SPRING forward. The post Crowd Witnesses Historic Groundhog Day As Punxsutawney Phil Doesn’t See His Shadow first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Guardian - US

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring – will he be right?

Mammal made his prediction at annual Pennsylvania celebration, but estimates have shown he’s only accurate 40% of the time

WEKU

Watch Groundhog Day 2024: Punxsutawney Phil declares an early spring

For Groundhog Day in 2024, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, elating a massive crowd at Gobbler's Knob.

WEKU

Phil. Chuck. Jimmy. Here's why many Groundhog Day prognosticators are male

There is a simple reason for male groundhogs to seize the Feb. 2 holiday. But the handlers of female groundhogs say their animals are more accurate than Punxsutawney Phil.

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30 Years Ago, a Classic Time-loop Comedy Rewrote the Rules of Sci-Fi

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Springlike Warmth Breaks Records Across The Northeast

Punxsutawney Phil's prediction of an early spring in the Northeast was cast into doubt after February began with a cold snap

Reuters

Canadian groundhog Fred la marmotte found dead before Groundhog Day

A beloved Canadian groundhog, Fred la marmotte, was found dead before he could complete a North American tradition of predicting the onset of spring on Groundhog Day on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Beyond Phil: Other rodents that purport to 'predict' weather

He gets most of the PR, at least nationally, but Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only groundhog to purport to predict the weather

Reuters

On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter

The celebrated groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his Pennsylvania burrow on Thursday and saw his shadow, a sign of six more weeks of frosty weather in North America, which so far has enjoyed one of the mildest winters on record.

LiveScience

Punxsutawney Phil predicts a long winter this Groundhog Day — but how much should we trust the prophetic rodent?

The rodent has been predicting the start of spring since 1887. But how good is Phil at his prognostications?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Groundhog Day 2023: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow

PHILADELPHIA — Temperatures are forecast to plunge across the Philadelphia region over the next few days, and Punxsutawney Phil expects more of the same for the next six weeks.

The Independent UK

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil’s big winter prediction revealed

This year, Phil’s prediction came during a week when a mess of ice, sleet and snow has lingered across much of the southern US

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