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February 2, 2026
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on Groundhog Day 2026. What does that mean for winter?
Updated on: February 2, 2026 / 8:02 AM EST / CBS Pittsburgh
TL;DR
- Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, predicting six more weeks of winter.
- The tradition originated from German immigrants using hedgehogs to predict weather on Candlemas Day.
- Phil's accuracy is estimated by NOAA to be around 30%, placing him low among other weather-predicting animals.
- The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club manages Phil and claims he is immortal and always correct.
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