Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:16pm on 02 Feb 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, has predicted six more weeks of winter for the United States as he gave his weather forecast in Pennsylvania. A large crowd gathered at Gobbler's Knob to witness the event, where the woodchuck saw his shadow, signaling a longer winter. The tradition, which dates back over a century with roots in European folklore, was made famous by the 1993 movie Groundhog Day. Despite his prediction, Phil's accuracy has been questioned, as he has been correct less than 50% of the time in past years.
