Just over a week after a winter storm slams, the “Seer of Seers” Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction.
Groundhog Day lovers rejoice, for the Weather Predictor Extraordinaire and national treasure, Punxsutawney Phil, made his prediction at around 7:25 a.m. ET.
Phil saw his shadow and predicted that there would be six more weeks of winter.
The prediction took place on Monday, Feb. 2, at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania. USA TODAY streamed the event, which included performances and more.
Watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather in the video above.
How cold is it in Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania?
At Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where Gobbler’s Knob is located, the weather is forecasted to be cloudy and cold. The temperature is expected to reach a high of 24 degrees, but as of about 7:30 a.m. ET, it is -1 degrees and feels like 2 degrees, according to AccuWeather.
When did Punxsutawney Phil come out?
Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on February 2. In 2026, the holiday falls on a Monday.
Phil made his prediction early in the morning, at around 7:25 a.m. ET.
Who is Punxsutawney Phil?
Punxsutawney Phil is the famous groundhog who predicts the weather in “Groundhogese,” according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.
According to the club, Punxsutawney Phil is also known as the:
- Seer of Seers
- Prognosticator of Prognosticators
- Weather Predictor Extraordinaire
- Br’er Groundhog
- National Treasure
When he isn’t predicting the weather, he is at home with his wife, Phyliss.
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