Punxsutawney Phil. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast an early spring. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Phil calls for early spring
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The Associated Press
Punxsutawney Phil. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast an early spring. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
(Punxsutawney, Pa) — Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog has revealed an early spring is on the way.
At sunrise on today in Jefferson County, members of Punxsutawney Phil’s top hat-wearing inner circle revealed the furry forecaster’s prediction.
The annual event has its origin in a German legend that says if a furry rodent casts a shadow on Feb. 2, winter continues. If not, spring comes early.
In reality, Phil’s prediction is decided ahead of time by the group on Gobbler’s Knob, a tiny hill just outside Punxsutawney.
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