Groundhog Day: Will We See Six More Weeks of Winter?

If you’re ready for warmer weather, unfortunately, you’ll have to wait a little longer. According to Punxsutawney Phil, we’re in for six more weeks of winter.

Early this morning at sunrise, the famous groundhog emerged from his burrow and saw his shadow an omen that traditionally signals an extended winter season. The announcement was met with the usual mix of cheers, groans, and playful disbelief from the crowd gathered in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

The Groundhog Day tradition has deep roots in centuries-old European folklore brought to the region by early settlers. The first official pilgrimage to witness Phil’s prediction took place in 1887, and the annual event has since grown into a beloved cultural spectacle that draws national attention each year.