Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney

When is Groundhog Day 2025? How accurate are Punxsutawney Phil weather predictions?
How accurate is the famous weather predicting groundhog? Here is the National Weather Service forecast for this winter.
PETA's plan to swap Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day - with vegan cake
PETA has requested that a cake be used for Groundhog Day rather than Punxsutawney Phil - the groundhog typically used to determine whether February will be longer or shorter. The famed animal rights association has written to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club,
Groundhog Day 2025: 5 Lancaster County groundhogs to predict early spring or longer winter
While it may not feel like spring is right around the corner, five Lancaster County groundhogs will make their predictions on Groundhog Day, Sunday, Feb. 2.
Groundhog Day 2025: Who is Punxsutawney Phil?
You may know that Groundhog Day is coming up, but do you know who Punxsutawney Phil is? Know a bit of his backstory before asking about his shadow.
Groundhog Day is almost here: What to know about the rodent, the shadow, and the weather
This winter has been harsh, especially in the Midwest and East Coast, but in just a couple weeks, on Groundhog Day, we'll find out if we're going to find out we're going to have an extra long winter.
Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil or Staten Island Chuck — who is the better forecaster?
Each year, Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck duke it out for accurate Groundhog Day predictions. And according to the Staten Island Zoo, more often than not, it’s Chuck who gets it right. In fact, according to the Zoo, as of 2024, Chuck has an 80% accuracy rate that dates back to 1981, his first year in the job.
PETA calls for 'weather reveal' cake to replace Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day
In lieu of Punxsutawney Phil forecasting the weather on Groundhog Day, the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering to send a “weather reveal” vegan cake this year.
When is Groundhog Day 2025? Where is it celebrated? What to know about Punxsutawney Phil
Groundhog Day is Sunday, Feb. 2. Though not a federal holiday, Americans tune in annually Feb. 2 to see if the famed groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, will see his shadow. The festivities take place at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and are broadcast via Facebook and YouTube livestreams and on TV.
Groundhog Day 2025: Vintage photos from Staten Island’s predictions
Staten Island Zoo in West Brighton hosts its much anticipated Groundhog Day event, where Chuck takes center stage with his forecasts and festive spirit. According to tradition, if Chuck sees his shadow winter will continue for six more weeks.
PETA suggests to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a ‘weather reveal' cake
One animal rights organization believes it has a sweet deal for the people near Gobbler's Knob, home to Punxsutawney Phil.
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Punxsutawney Phil fans line up at Wigle Whiskey to meet their "god" at Phil-a-Palooza
Before Punxsutawney Phil's big day on Feb. 2, his role is less of a deity and more that of an international pop star.
PETA offers to replace Punxsutawney Phil with vegan cake
Groundhog Day is just around the corner, and PETA is again trying to offer up an alternative to Punxsutawney Phil.
45 Groundhog Day jokes that'll keep kids and adults wood-chuckling all day long
It's Groundhog Day, after all, and even if you don't believe that woodchucks can predict the weather, it's still fun to join in the celebration. In honor of the annual holiday, we've collected our ...