Groundhog Day 2012: Punxsutawney Phil's Forecast Is In Early spring or long winter? "Immortal" rodent Punxsutawney Phil has made his forecast. Get the odd facts behind Groundhog Day 2012. Groundhog Day: Phil's Myth Stretches Back Centuries On Thursday, a roly-poly rodent named Punxsutawney Phil will be hoisted from his burrow in front of TV cameras and cheering crowds and be called upon to predict the weather. If this famous groundhog casts a shadow, legend has it that winter is here to stay for six more weeks. Groundhog Day 2012: Behind Phil's Immortal Allure With ancient origins, "immortal" rodent Punxsutawney Phil rules Groundhog Day 2012. Get the surprising facts behind winter's wackiest U.S. weather prediction. Groundhog day: Punxsutawney Phil 'predicts' 6 more weeks of winter Groundhog Club handler Ron Ploucha holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 126th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Phil saw his shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter weather. Groundhog Day 2012: Predictions from Across the U.S. and Canada Groundhog Day is upon us once again! The day in which a cute, furry animal determines what the weather will be like for the next three months, give or take. So what are the predictions from the various groundhogs?. Groundhog Day myth stretches back centuries On Thursday, a roly-poly rodent named Punxsutawney Phil was hoisted from his burrow in front of TV cameras and cheering crowds and called upon to predict the weather. Phil saw his shadow, which, according to legend, means that winter is here to stay for six more weeks. Weird tradition, huh? Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil 'predicts' 6 more weeks of winter PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair to "see" his shadow on Thursday, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter. But, at this rate, that might not be so bad. The groundhog made his "prediction" on Gobbler's Knob, a tiny hill in the town for which he's named about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Temperatures were near freezing when he emerged at ... Groundhog's prediction: 6 more weeks of winter Groundhog Club handler Ron Ploucha holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 126th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Phil saw his shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter weather. Groundhog Day 2012: 5 things you need to know about Punxsutwney Phil Every Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil makes the most celebrated weather forecast of the year, usually around the crack of dawn. But does he get it right? And who are those dapper guys in top hats? Here are answers to five famous Phil mysteries. Pa. groundhog 'predicts' 6 more weeks of winter The groundhog made his "prediction" on Gobbler's Knob, a tiny hill in the town for which he's named about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
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