Groundhog Day 2025: Will Punxsutawney Phil Predict 6 More Weeks of Winter?

Groundhog Day 2025 is here, and all eyes are on Punxsutawney Phil as he prepares to make his highly anticipated weather prediction at Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania. On February 2, the legendary groundhog will determine whether we face six more weeks of winter or an early spring based on whether he sees his shadow. Thousands of people are expected to gather early in the morning, with the event beginning at 6 a.m. and Phil’s prediction scheduled for shortly after 7 a.m. This beloved tradition dates back to 1886 and is steeped in centuries-old customs brought to America by German settlers. Originally, hedgehogs were used to make the prediction, but the tradition evolved into the use of groundhogs, with Punxsutawney Phil becoming the most famous weather-predicting rodent. Known as the "Seer of Seers" and the "Prognosticator of Prognosticators," Phil is said to have lived for 139 years thanks to a magical elixir of life, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. Phil’s predictions are not just a fun tradition but a cultural phenomenon that attracts visitors from all over the country. This year, the event is even more special, as it marks Phil’s first Groundhog Day as a dad. Last March, Phil and his wife, Phyllis, welcomed two pups, Sunny and Shadow. Despite his fame, Phil’s accuracy rate is only 35%, as noted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. However, the excitement surrounding his predictions remains undiminished. This year's Groundhog Day follows a harsh winter marked by record-breaking storms and Arctic blasts, leaving many eager for news of warmer weather. Whether Phil sees his shadow or not, the day is a celebration of tradition, hope, and community. While Punxsutawney Phil is the most well-known groundhog, other states have their own weather predictors, such as Buckeye Chuck in Ohio and Staten Island Chuck in New York. If you can’t make it to Gobbler’s Knob in person, you can watch the live stream of Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction at Visit Pennsylvania's website. The stream begins at 6 a.m. on February 2. To stay updated on this story and similar events, subscribe to @Infohotlines_URL and join us for the latest news and insights about Groundhog Day 2025 and more! #groundhogday2025 #punxsutawneyphil #groundhogprediction #earlyspring2025 #sixmoreweeksofwinter Video Generated by NoLang (no-lang.com) Almost Groundhog Day in Pittsboro (2020 Feb) (49475229597) by Anthony Crider CC BY 2.0 Phil Diamond at Mudhouse Coffee Roasters on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville VA June 2008 by Artaxerxes CC BY-SA 3.0 Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney, 2013-1 by Anthony Quintano CC BY 2.0 Groundhog Day in Masterskaya 22 by Dmitry Rozhkov CC BY-SA 3.0