Groundhog Day 2022: Punxsutawney Phil makes his weather prediction

Don’t put away your cold-weather gear just yet: Punxsutawney Phil just predicted six more weeks of winter.

The famous prognosticating rodent picked the shadow scroll early Wednesday during the annual Groundhog Day ceremony at Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania, signaling that Old Man Winter isn’t clearing out anytime soon.

Phil’s loyal fans returned to the rural site after pandemic concerns forced organizers to livestream the annual event last year — during which he called for six more weeks of cold and snow.

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Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil reveals prediction

Martinius said:

Six more weeks of winter takes us to mid-March. That's great, since winter often lasts into April where I'm from, in the north. I'll take just six weeks any time.

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It just a silly tradition but I’m with you. I could certainly do without the massive amounts of snow and blizzards though.

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