Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter at Groundhog Day Celebration

The iconic groundhog's shadow sighting continues a 139-year-old tradition in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2, 2025, signaling six more weeks of winter according to tradition.
Thousands gathered at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, for the annual event featuring fireworks, music, and festivities.
Phil's weather predictions date back to 1887, though his accuracy rate is estimated to be around 40%, according to historical analyses.
Groundhog Day has roots in European folklore and aligns with the cross-quarter day midway between the winter solstice and spring equinox.
Phil's lore includes his immortality, sustained by a secret 'elixir of life,' and a colorful history involving multiple groundhog companions over the years.