Punxsutawney Phil emerged on Groundhog Day 2022 and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter.
Punxsutawney Phil, arguably one of the most famous groundhogs, awoke Wednesday morning and saw his shadow — which according to folklore means there will be six more weeks of winter.
Each year, thousands descend on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on Groundhog Day to watch the giant rodent make his annual weather prediction at dawn with the help of his "inner circle." According to folklore, there will be six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow. If he doesn’t, spring comes early.
"Winter has been bleak, and bereft of hope, yet winter is just another step in the cycle of life," one of Phil's top-hatted inner circle members read from a scroll. "I couldn't imagine a better fate. With a shadow I have cast... six more weeks of winter."This groundhog tradition is thought to have originated in the 1800s and over time has become a staple in America’s culture.
"This is the largest mid-week crowd we’ve ever had in the history of Groundhog Day," said Jeff Lundy, president of the Groundhog Club’s Inner Circle.
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