First Groundhog Day - February 2nd, 1887

"On this day in 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather; no shadow means an early spring".

 

Groundhog Day 2017 predictions: Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?

 

Well, it's Feb. 2...what time does PP check for his shadow?

 

I live in Canada....I know there is going to be six more weeks of winter

 

Yes, I have some friends in the Toronto area and you are right about that.

He doesn't forecast for Fresno either...we are already in spring it seems. I think winter is over, starting to inch up to the 70's.

 

Phil's Prediction is in!

 

Too bad for you guys!

 

Not everyone has had their Phil of Winter weather!

 

My Grandpap, on my Dad's side, was born on Groundhog Day, in 1888, I'm not sure if he saw his shadow, but he lived for 6 decades.

 

I love the movie it was a great laugh

 

It's been quite awhile since I saw it but I love everything with Bill Murray. My favorites of his though were the ones that weren't comedies, or at least were of a more serious nature.

 

I've had my Phil!

 

Saw this on another forum and thought it was funny.....

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicted 4 more years of snowflakes!

 

Flakes, you say?