Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog,sits in his carrier following the 139th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil pictured as he makes his prediction on how long winter will last during the Groundhog Day ...

Millions of Americans are waking up on Groundhog Day to the devastating news that we have six more weeks of winter. The iconic groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Sunday, signaling six ...

When it comes to Groundhog Day, Pennsylvania’s legendary Punxsutawney Phil isn’t the only rodent that makes predictions about whether we will have a long winter or an early spring.

It was a big party in Punxsutawney this weekend. "This is my favorite holiday," one local says of the fuss-free day, adding, "You don't have to even see your in-laws." This year, Phil saw his shadow.

The first official Groundhog Day was held Feb. 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to History.com, we can thank newspaper editor Clymer Freas for the special day, as he and a group ...

Groundhog Day has long been a playful tradition where, according to folklore, if a groundhog sees its shadow, we’re in for six more weeks of winter. If not, an early spring is on the way.