"Punxsutawney Phil's 2024 Prediction: Early Spring or Cool Stretch?"

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Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day, signaling an early spring according to folklore. The event, rooted in German immigrant tradition, draws thousands of visitors to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and has been celebrated since 1886. Despite Phil's spotty weather prediction record, the tongue-in-cheek event remains popular, with this year's forecast contrasting with California's impending storms and promising mild, sunny weather for the Pittsburgh area.
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