Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil predicts spring will arrive early
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Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog did not see his shadow on Saturday, predicting spring this year will arrive early. Members of Punxsutawney Phil's top hat-wearing inner circle revealed their forecast at sunrise on Saturday, as the Midwest and East Coast recovered from this week's dangerous Arctic blast.
The festivities have their origin in a German legend that says if a furry rodent casts a shadow on February 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. That's about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
First published on February 2, 2019
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Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil predicts spring will arrive early
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