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Originally Published 1 year ago — by WTAE Pittsburgh
Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his tree stump in Gobbler’s Knob and predicted an early spring, marking his 138th appearance. Thousands gathered to witness the weather forecast, providing a significant economic boost to the small town. According to folklore, if Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter, but this year, no shadow means an early spring.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring after not seeing his shadow at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania, with other groundhogs making similar forecasts. The annual celebration, rooted in a German legend, drew crowds and featured quirky rituals, including Phil being prompted to make his weather prediction by choosing a scroll. In New York City, Staten Island Chuck also predicted an early spring, boasting a high accuracy rate, while in Woodstock, Illinois, Woodstock Willie did not see his shadow, according to longtime Chicago television news meteorologist Tom Skilling.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PennLive
Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, predicting an early spring according to tradition. The celebration, which included special guests and began on Feb. 1, continues through Feb. 3. While the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club asserts that Phil's predictions are never wrong, they caution that their interpretations of his predictions can sometimes be inaccurate.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WGN TV Chicago
Woodstock Willie, with the help of Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling, did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day, predicting an early spring. This contradicts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast of six more weeks of winter, marking the 108th time Phil has seen his shadow since the tradition began in 1887.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Staten Island Chuck did not see his shadow at the annual Groundhog Day ceremony, predicting an early spring for New York City, in line with Punxsutawney Phil's forecast. This marks the 10th anniversary of the death of the beloved groundhog, Charlotte, who died after being dropped by former Mayor Bill DeBlasio in 2014. Despite the positive outlook, meteorologists caution that the warm weather may not last, with cooler temperatures possibly returning in the final weeks of February heading into March.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, did not see his shadow, indicating an early spring. Despite his accuracy being around 40% over the past century, loyal fans still gather annually at Gobbler’s Knob for his prediction. The tradition dates back to 1887 and has its origins in European folklore. Other animals, such as a hedgehog in Oregon and an armadillo in Texas, also made weather predictions this year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Buckeye Chuck, Ohio's official groundhog, has predicted an early spring for 2024, in line with the tradition of Groundhog Day. The forecast was delivered in Marion, Ohio, and was broadcast live on Buckeye Chuck's Facebook fan page and 1490-AM WMRN. Buckeye Chuck, who has been making predictions since the 1970s, was declared the official State Groundhog by the Ohio General Assembly in 1979. Last year, a stuffed groundhog made the prediction due to complaints from PETA, but a new Buckeye Chuck, named Murray, has returned this year to make the forecast. Groundhog Day is celebrated on Feb. 2, with its traditions originating from Candlemas and the anticipation of planting crops.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
General Beauregard Lee, Georgia's official weather prognosticator, emerged from his mansion to predict an early spring, joining other groundhog forecasters like Punxsutawney Phil. General Beauregard Lee, who enjoys Waffle House hash browns on Groundhog Day, has been making predictions since 1991 and has forecasted an early spring for the fourth year in a row. Groundhog Day, celebrated on Feb. 2, has its origins in Candlemas and is tied to the anticipation of planting crops, with sunshine on the day indicating winter's return.