Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks Of Winter At Groundhog Day Celebration

2023-02-03

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According to records dating back to 1887, Phil has predicted winter more than 100 times. Ten years were lost because no records were kept, organizers said.The 2021 and 2022 forecasts also called for six more weeks of winter.While Punxsutawney Phil may be the most famous groundhog seer, he’s certainly not the only one. New York City’s Staten Island Chuck made his prediction for an early spring during an event Thursday at the Staten Island Zoo.RelatedNew York CityNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGermangroundhog daynational oceanic atmospheric administrationPrognostication Time: Punxsutawney Phil Makes His Groundhog Day PredictionPunxsutawney Phil Lays Out Cold Hard Facts At Annual Groundhog Day CeremonyGroundhog Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early Spring For 2nd Consecutive YearGroundhog Doesn't See His Shadow, Predicting Spring Will Come Early

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