Groundhog Day 2024: Predictions from Punxsutawney Phil and Ms. G

Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, predicted an early spring at the annual Groundhog Day celebration in Pennsylvania, as he did not see his shadow. The event, which draws thousands of spectators, featured traditional rituals and live performances. Despite a federal agency estimating Phil's accuracy at about 40%, the majority of other weather-predicting groundhogs across the U.S. and Canada also forecasted an early spring. The tradition, rooted in European farm life, has sparked interest and celebrations in various states and provinces, with Punxsutawney Phil's fame further popularized by the 1993 film "Groundhog Day."