The day eventually evolved into what we know it today. In 1886, Groundhog Day was acknowledged for the first time in Punxsutawney by a local newspaper, Weathers Wags, according to the club. In 1887, the first official pilgrimage to see Phil on Gobbler’s Knob while he made his predictions were made.

Sunday will offer plenty of sunshine, and it's likely our local celebrities like Sand Mountain Sam and Birmingham Jill (who are both opossums), will see their shadows. Shadow or no shadow extended forecast guidance suggests another cold spell around Feb. 9-10. Don't shove the heavy coats aside just yet.

Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, as the world's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, will emerge for his annual prognostication. Over 40,000 people are expected for this year's festivities.

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If the weather-predicting groundhog sees his shadow, it allegedly means six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, it means an early spring. However, Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prognoses have only been right about 39% of the time.

If you're planning on catching a glimpse of Punxsutawney Phil this Sunday, you'll need to set your alarms early!

Attention will turn to Punxsutawney, Pa., on Groundhog Day as the town’s most famous resident, Punxsutawney Phil, predicts whether winter will linger for six more weeks or if an early spring is on its way.

February 2 marks Groundhog Day and is the day we wait with bated breath to find out if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow. He makes his appearance first thing in the morning at Gobblers Knob in the Pennsylvania Wilds.