What did the groundhog say on February 2nd?
“Last Tuesday, the 2nd, was Candlemas day, the day on which, according to the Germans, the groundhog peeps out of his winter quarters and if he sees his shadow he pops back for another six weeks nap, but if the day be cloudy he remains out, as the weather is to be moderate.”
Did the groundhog see his shadow in Pennsylvania?
— Everyone’s favorite prognosticating groundhog has done it again. Update 7:27 a.m. ET Feb. 2: On Tuesday morning, Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil came out of his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter.
How did the groundhog tradition start?
The tradition of Groundhog Day The tradition began during the Middle Ages in Europe, when it was believed that badgers and bears interrupted their hibernation to appear on this day. German settlers in North America brought the tradition with them, and the badger was replaced by the groundhog.
Is February 1st Groundhog Day?
Bottom line: During 2021’s virtual Groundhog Day celebration – broadcast live from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania – the groundhog predicted 6 more weeks of winter, followed by “the brightest spring you’ve ever seen.” Groundhog Day happens on February 2 every year and coincides with the year’s first cross-quarter day.
What did Punxsutawney Phil predict for 2020?
Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow at virtual ceremony. Due to the pandemic, this year’s event went completely virtual.
When was the last time Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring?
Phil made his perdition of an Early Spring at 7:25 a.m. 2017 7:25 a.m. Saw His Shadow, Six More Weeks of Winter!
What did Mr Groundhog say today?
(AP) — There will be six more weeks of winter Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow on a snowy Tuesday morning to perform his Groundhog Day duties. “Today actually is Groundhog Day, there’s only one,” he added. “There is quite literally a new day coming over the horizon.”
Is Groundhog Day really true?
While the tradition remains popular in modern times, studies have found no consistent correlation between a groundhog seeing its shadow and the subsequent arrival time of spring-like weather. The weather lore was brought from German-speaking areas where the badger (German: Dachs) is the forecasting animal.
Which groundhog is most accurate?
Punxsutawney Phil
Who is more accurate Phil or Staten Island Chuck?
The Staten Island Zoo has claimed that Chuck correctly predicted the duration of winter 26 out of 32 years as of 2013, an 82% success rate….Past predictions.
| Year | Prediction | Agreed with Punxsutawney Phil |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Early spring | No |
| 2016 | Early spring | Yes |
| 2015 | Early spring | No |
| 2014 | 6 more weeks of winter | Yes |