Groundhog Day is almost here: What to know about the rodent, the shadow, and the weather
The day eventually evolved into what we know it today. In 1886, Groundhog Day was acknowledged for the first time in Punxsutawney by a local newspaper, Weathers Wags, according to the club. In 1887, the first official pilgrimage to see Phil on Gobbler’s Knob while he made his predictions were made.
Groundhog Day predictions and accuracy
A famous annual weather prediction will be made on Sunday morning by a unique figure, a rodent with a pretty poor track record. Groundhog Day on February 2nd marks the day that Punxsutawney Phil will bring omens of an enduring winter or the hope of an early spring.
Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow on Gobbler’s Knob on Sunday to make his annual weather forecast during the 139th Groundhog Day. Phil saw his shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter.
Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only weather-predicting groundhog that enjoys a day of spotlight. In New York, Staten Island Chuck has made his call.
Just like Bill Murray in the film "Groundhog Day," you'll get a feeling of deja vu on the St. Louis Wheel this Sunday.
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How the groundhog became America's seasonal weather predictorSee how the groundhog became a symbol for predicting seasonal changes in America, rooted in German folklore with a badger — ...
Before we get to the weather data, let’s take a moment and think about today, which is Groundhog Day. The Associated Press reported today that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicted six more ...
Residents last year experienced a 72-degree day on Feb. 1 and two 80-plus-degree days by the end of the month, including St.
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