The origins of Groundhog Day
The first official Groundhog Day was celebrated in this country in 1887, but the tradition goes back many, many more years than that.
Groundhog Day has come and gone. Did the groundhog predict an early spring or more winter?
With the start of February, we turned to our favorite critters for an update. Here's what Punxsutawney Phil and Hope, Indiana's groundhog, predicted.
Groundhog Day 2025: Did the Georgia groundhog see his shadow? What about Punxsutawney Phil
Gen. Beauregard Lee is the Georgia groundhog. Punxsutawney Phil is the national groundhog. Did they see their shadows? Here's what happened.
Groundhog Day 2025: What did the groundhog say? What did Punxsutawney Phil predict?
Groundhog Day 2025 is upon us. Will the infamous Punxsutawney Phil predict 6 more weeks of winter or will spring come soon?
Groundhogs aren't the only prognosticators on Groundhog Day. Here's how accurate they are
Groundhog Day is all about getting a weather report from a groundhog (or something else). Here's how accurate those prognosticators are according to NOAA.
How many Punxsutawney Phils have there been through the years of Groundhog Day ceremonies?
So while there have likely been several Punxsutawney Phils since 1886, the Groundhog Club doesn't publicize that information, maintaining that Phil is over 130 years old thanks to the elixir of life. (The club also maintains that Phil is accurate 100% of the time, while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it's more like 35% ).
Punxsutawney Phil marks 1st Groundhog Day as a father
The famous groundhog and his partner Phyllis welcomed two baby groundhogs -- also called pups, kits or cubs -- in March 2024, making Punxsutawney Phil the first prophetic groundhog to do so since 1886, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Groundhog Day 2025: Did the groundhog see his shadow?
Since 1886, when the tradition began, Groundhog Day has been held on Feb. 2 every year. But it wasn’t always about a groundhog coming out of the ground to assess his shadow. The tradition came from a Christian religious holiday called Candlemas Day, according to The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club website.
Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow on Groundhog Day?: Live updates
There were furry hats and fireworks to celebrate Punxsutawney Phil. Did he see his shadow on Groundhog Day? Follow along for live updates.
Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter after waking up to see his shadow on Groundhog Day
Punxsutawney Phil -- perhaps the world's most famous groundhog -- saw his shadow meaning, according to legend, that we will have six more weeks of winter.
Groundhog Day blizzard of 2011 remembered
What a mess on Groundhog Day in 2011. FOX6's Tom Wachs shows you the snowfall totals from that date in Milwaukee history.
Did Massachusetts' groundhog see its shadow? Here's what she predicted
The Massachusetts groundhog has been making weather predictions since 2008, and she became the official state groundhog in ...
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Cloudy consensus after groundhogs, chicken disagree on Groundhog Day weather predictions
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Mary Ellen Withrow helps the groundhog, Buckeye Chuck, during weather prediction Sunday
Mary Ellen Withrow, 94, joined in the excitement as Buckeye Chuck came out to predict an early spring for Ohio. She certified ...
Sixers Notebook: Just past Groundhog Day, Joel Embiid emerges from injury shadow
With the Sixers down to an eight-man rotation against Boston Sunday without Gordon, Justin Edwards and Kelly Oubre bore the ...
New Fox Nation special ‘Seeing Shadows’ dives deep into history of Groundhog Day festivities
Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean reveals a trailer for the new Fox Nation special ‘Seeing Shadows,’ which goes in-depth on the history of Groundhog Day events in Punxsutawney, PA.