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Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring for 2024

Groundhog Day celebrations highlight diverse traditions and the scientific skepticism surrounding weather predictions.

  • Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day, predicting an early spring for 2024.
  • Groundhog Day celebrations across North America feature various animals, including a stuffed marmot in Boulder and a desert tortoise in California.
  • Despite folklore, scientific evidence suggests animals and plants react to current weather conditions rather than predict future ones.
  • Punxsutawney Phil's predictions have historically been accurate about 30% of the time over the last decade.
  • The tradition of Groundhog Day has roots in German folklore and has been celebrated in Punxsutawney since 1887.
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