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News / Winter Weather
Punxsutawney Phil makes his prognostication
Published Feb 2, 2021 12:47 PM EST | Updated Feb 2, 2021 3:58 PM EST
Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow on Feb. 2 and saw his shadow, which means he believes there will be six more weeks of winter.
It's Groundhog Day. Will there be an early spring? Or are we in for another six weeks of winter? Punxsutawney Phil, the "Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather Prophet Extraordinary," has made his official forecast.
The iconic groundhog emerged from his burrow shortly before 7:30 a.m. eastern time Tuesday and saw his shadow, which means he believes there will be six more weeks of winter, unwelcome news for those hoping for an early spring.
Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 135th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter weather during this year's event that was held without anyone in attendance due to potential COVID-19 risks. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Of course, AccuWeather gave a sneak peek at our upcoming annual spring forecast, so if you want to see how that compares to what Phil thinks, click here. AccuWeather's full U.S. spring forecast will be released on Feb. 3, 2020, so be sure to check AccuWeather.com.
It was a more subdued scene this year at Gobbler's Knob thanks in part to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo/Lincoln Riddle)
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