Six more weeks of winter are on the way.
That’s according to the legendary Punxsutawney Phil, who saw his shadow on Thursday.
The groundhog was summoned from his tree stump at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, by members of his “inner circle” to determine if he had seen his shadow. The “inner circle” is made up of local officials, who are responsible for looking after Phil.
Phil has predicted winter more than 100 times, according to records dating back to 1887. This marks the 137th Groundhog Day celebration.
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Groundhog Club handler AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog weather forecaster, during the 136th Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on February 2, 2022.
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The annual event originated from a German legend.
Onlookers entertain the crowd as they wait for Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog weather forecaster, to come out and make his prediction during the 137th Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
((AP Photo/Barry Reeger))
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The community expects between 10,000 and 15,000 visitors, and the event will be broadcast live.
Groundhog Club handler AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog weather forecaster, during the 136th Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on February 2, 2022.
((AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File))
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Staten Island Chuck from New York City will also make his prediction Thursday during an event at the Staten Island Zoo.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
