The backstory According to tradition, if the groundhog sees its shadow, winter will last for six more weeks; if no shadow appears, spring will arrive early. Over the decades, dozens of groundhogs ...

Whether the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2 has more to do with the weather that day, than the groundhog itself. After all, Punxsutawney Phil has only been right about 30% of the time.

The rules are simple: If Phil, the groundhog, sees his shadow while perched on top of a tree trunk then there will be another six weeks of winter. Watch to find out what Phil predicted for 2025!

A groundhog, named Punxsutawney Phil, emerges from his burrow to the south of the town. If he sees his shadow ... doesn’t see his shadow, he believes an early spring is on its way.

Legend has it that if Phil sees his shadow, it means six more weeks ... Members led a chant of “Phil, Phil” to rustle the groundhog from its stump. After handler A.J. Dereume lifted the ...