Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog from Pennsylvania, saw his shadow on Groundhog Day 2026, predicting six more weeks of winter.
Videos of the event, captured live from Gobbler’s Knob, show Phil emerging from his burrow amid thousands of spectators.
Key Event DetailsThe ceremony began early on February 2, 2026, with Groundhog Club president Tom Dunkel coaxing Phil out using “Groundhogese.”
Vice President Dan McGinley then read Phil’s scroll prediction: a shadow meant extended winter weather. Phil has now forecasted more winter 109 times historically, compared to 28 early springs.