Groundhog Day occurs on February 2 each year. Arriving at the midway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, it launches a celebration of Candlemas.
Punxsutawney Phil, a resident of Punxsutawney, PA, has predicted the weather since 1887. Men who volunteer to be a part of the Inner Circle care for him.
Believers feel that whether or not the groundhog sees its shadow indicates how much longer winter will last. If Phil sees his shadow, it suggests six more weeks of winter. If the groundhog doesn't see its shadow, spring will arrive early.
The Groundhog Day celebration begins early in the morning with thousands of people gathering to see if the weather-predicting groundhog spots his shadow or not.
Today Phil saw his shadow at 7:25 am with overcast skies and scattered snow in evidence. Rain showers moved through the region. Looks like six more weeks of winter.
Believers feel that whether or not the groundhog sees its shadow indicates how much longer winter will last. If Phil sees his shadow, it suggests six more weeks of winter. If the groundhog doesn't see its shadow, spring will arrive early.
Today Phil saw his shadow at 7:25 am with overcast skies and scattered snow in evidence. Rain showers moved through the region. Looks like six more weeks of winter.
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