Groundhog Day 2026, Feb. 2 -- Punxsutawney Phil has made his annual weather prediction, forecasting six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow on Monday at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

The tradition, which dates back 140 years, holds that if a groundhog leaves its burrow and sees its shadow, it will scurry back inside and winter will continue for six more weeks. If he doesn't see his shadow, an early spring is said to be on the way.

Tens of thousands of people gather at Gobbler's Knob each year for this tradition, which has roots in old European farming customs. The celebration in Punxsutawney became much more popular after the 1993 film "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray.

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