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It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early. In 2024, an early spring was predicted.

Groundhog Day 2024 answer: Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow, predicts early spring. Published: Feb. 02, 2024, 6:12 a.m.

Which means early spring!” This was the third year in a row, little Willie did not see his shadow, leading to the prediction of an early spring. You can be judge as to how accurate that forecast has been. 1:40 Groundhog Day 2024: Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring!

There is contentment and meaning to be found in even the worst of situations. Intentionally looking for the good things, even if you're simultaneously working to change the situation, can save you heartache, time, and money.

Kin Hubbard: "Don't knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while." Anthony J. D'Angelo: "Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." George Herbert: "Every mile is two in winter."

HOW OLD IS PHIL? According to Groundhog Club members, there has only been one Phil — and he has been predicting since 1887. That makes him 137 years old in 2024. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club was established in 1887 by a group of groundhog hunters.

Watch Groundhog Day 2024: Punxsutawney Phil declares an early spring. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-prognosticating groundhog, during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., on Friday.

Records kept by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club show Phil has predicted 108 continued winters and only 21 early springs as of 2024. According to the Stormfax Almanac, that works out to a 39% accuracy rate for Phil.

Although the original Wiarton Willie died in 1999, the Wiarton Groundhog Day celebrations continue each year with a successor of the original Willie (except in 1999 and 2021 where, due to the previous Willies' deaths, no groundhog was used), and each successor is also referred to as Wiarton Willie.

What did Balzac Billy predict for 2024? ›

Balzac Billy Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter!

The renowned groundhog, tasked with predicting the duration of winter, has officially declared that we are in for an extended winter season, with six more weeks of cold weather and snowy days….

Geography: Groundhogs are found from the eastern and central United States northward across Canada and into Alaska. Lifespan: In the wild, groundhogs can live up to six years with two or three being average. In captivity, groundhogs reportedly live up to 14 years.

The breeding season extends from early March to late April, after hibernation. A mated pair remains in the same den throughout the 32-day gestation period. The male leaves the den as birth of the young approaches, in April or May. One litter is produced annually, usually containing two to six blind and hairless babies.

Groundhog Day was rated PG, allowing children access with parental permission.

(CBS) -- Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day 2024, meaning an early spring is on the way.

Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction for 2024 Groundhog Day: There will be an early spring! Thousands gathered to attend the annual event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie, "Groundhog Day."

Third Plot Point: After convincing Rita of his predicament and spending a day together, the day resets. Finally, Phil abandons any hope of exploiting his situation and instead occupies his time with aiding the people of Punxsutawney, doing good deeds, lifting spirits, and trying to better himself.

New York's groundhog declares early spring in 2024. If you're the groundhog-forecast believing type, Staten Island Chuck has a prediction for you. New York's favorite forecasting rodent did not see his shadow and has declared an early spring. The Staten Island Zoo groundhog, who is referred to formally as Charles G.