Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow forecasting 6 more weeks of winter
Groundhog Day 2026: Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction revealed
- Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow during the annual Groundhog Day ceremony in Pennsylvania.
- The announcement was met with a mixed reaction of cheers and boos from tens of thousands of attendees who braved single-digit Fahrenheit temperatures at Gobbler’s Knob.
- Phil's handlers from the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club translated his prognostication and confirmed he saw his shadow, signifying a prolonged winter.
- Due to the extreme cold, the usual tradition of guests taking photos with Phil on stage was cancelled, with attendees instead asked to take selfies facing the stage.
- The centuries-old tradition, which has grown significantly since the 1993 film "Groundhog Day," is viewed by many as a unifying event that helps break up the winter doldrums.
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