GROUNDHOG DAY

Just as fair a Groundhog Day question, though, is this: Why not? Before we take a look, pause for a moment to remember one particular groundhog of yore — Charlotte, a stand-in for Staten Island Chuck in 2014. She predicted six more weeks before being famously dropped by then-New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio and dying a week later. Site of where the best-ever PR around the day — the 1993 movie "Groundhog Day" — was filmed. STATEN ISLAND CHUCK, New York: Longtime predictor in the New York City borough.

We all know that predicting the weather is not a perfect science, but it is certainly better than trusting a rodent for your pinpoint-accurate weather forecasts.

Just as fair a Groundhog Day question, though, is this: Why not? And more importantly, why should Punxsutawney Phil always get to, well, hog the press? Site of where the best-ever PR around the day — the 1993 movie "Groundhog Day" — was filmed. Because of Pennsylvania Dutch folklore, which helped give birth to the Groundhog Day tradition, that region has several on the job, including Mount Joy Minnie and Dover Doug. STATEN ISLAND CHUCK, New York: Longtime predictor in the New York City borough.

He gets most of the PR, at least nationally, but Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only groundhog to purport to predict the weather.

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — (AP) — A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration. People gathered Thursday at Gobbler's Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil's "inner circle" summoned the groundhog from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he has seen his shadow — and they say he did. According to folklore, if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. The 2021 and 2022 forecasts also called for six more weeks of winter. While Punxsutawney Phil may be the most famous groundhog seer, he’s certainly not the only one.

Producer Trevor Albert recalls the "tense" environment of "Groundhog Day," due in part to the friction between actor Bill Murray and director Harold Ramis.

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — (AP) — It’s Groundhog Day and people are waiting to learn whether a furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town will predict an early spring or six more weeks of winter. According to folklore, if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. The annual event in Punxsutawney originated from a German legend about a furry rodent. While Punxsutawney Phil may be the most famous groundhog seer, he’s certainly not the only one. New York City’s Staten Island Chuck will also make his prediction Thursday during an event at the Staten Island Zoo.

It's Groundhog Day! And while groundhogs aren't always accurate weather prognosticators, they can teach us something about our climate and culture.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter ahead. Groundhogs may not have a great track record when it comes to weather forecasts, but experts say the tradition sheds light on our culture and environment.

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — (AP) — It’s Groundhog Day and people are waiting to learn whether a furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town will predict an early spring or six more weeks of winter. According to folklore, if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. The annual event in Punxsutawney originated from a German legend about a furry rodent. While Punxsutawney Phil may be the most famous groundhog seer, he’s certainly not the only one. New York City’s Staten Island Chuck will also make his prediction Thursday during an event at the Staten Island Zoo.

A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration.

Tom Brady announced his retirement on Wednesday, and even though this seems really familiar, this isn't Groundhog Day and you haven't traveled back in time. — Conor Orr (@ConorOrr) February 1, 2023Liza Minnelli has outlived Tom Brady's football career (again). Tom Brady’s retirement is a good time to remember that he played the best game of his career in Super Bowl LII against the Eagles and Nick Foles actually outplayed him. — shamus (@shamus_clancy) February 1, 2023Thanks (again) for the memories, Tom Brady! Congratulations on one amazing career, @TomBrady, we love you!

Groundhog Day is February 2. Just ahead of the celebrations, here's a fun and festive lifestyle quiz — test yourself on all things Groundhog Day-related!

Groundhog French Creek Freddie will emerge from his den to predict whether winter will continue for another six weeks at West Virginia’s annual Groundhog Day.

Texas has its own animal weather forecaster to predict on February 2 how long winter will last.

Will it be an early spring or a long winter? AccuWeather's Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok offers his prediction on what Punxsutawney Phil's forecast will be on Groundhog Day.

Overnight, the state’s gas prices shot up again, AAA said Thursday. READ: See where you can find Central Florida’s cheapest gasA 13-cent spike pushed Florida’s average price for a gallon of gas to $4.34, compared to $4.21 just a day earlier. Not only was another record set for the highest ever price of gas in Florida, the Sunshine State also surpassed the national average of $4.31 per gallon. READ: 9 tips to help save fuel as gas prices surgeTo give perspective on what you’ll pay Thursday versus a week, a month or a year ago in Florida, take a look at this data from AAA:AAA Florida average gas prices AAA says Florida's average gas prices are continuing to rise. (AAA)On average, a fill-up Thursday will cost the Florida driver $1.51 more per gallon for Regular Unleaded gas than it did a year ago.

Winter's midpoint in 2022, contrary to the tradition of Candlemas or the annual extended forecast derived by Punxsutawney Phil, was on Feb. 3.

Fifteen years ago three tornadoes touched down in the early morning on Groundhog Day. This recalls where it happened and how it impacted residents.

On the day when America puts its faith in the paws of furry forecasters, prominent groundhogs Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck do not agree on how many more weeks of winter there will be.

Groundhog Day Tony and Anne Disorbo, of Connecticut, check out Gobbler's Knob the day before Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pa., Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022. (Mark Pynes/The Patriot-News via AP) (Mark Pynes)PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — (AP) — It's Groundhog Day and people are waiting to learn whether a furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town will predict an early spring or six more weeks of winter. People will gather Wednesday at Gobbler's Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil's “inner circle” summon him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he has seen his shadow. According to folklore, there will be six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow. According to records dating back to 1887, Phil has predicted winter more than 100 times.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A fiery crash forced police to shut down a main artery into Orlando’s College Park early Wednesday morning. Orlando police told Eyewitness News at least one person died in the crash along Princeton Street near College Lane. READ: Groundhog Day 2022: Milltown Mel, furry forecaster from New Jersey, dies before big dayOfficers responded shortly after 1 a.m. and discovered a pickup truck ran into the neighborhood’s well-known welcome sign along Princeton Street. The brick sign, which sits just east of Edgewater Drive and reads, " Welcome to Downtown College Park,” sustained obvious damage. READ: Whoopi Goldberg suspended from ‘The View’ over Holocaust remarks🚨DEADLY CRASH🚨📍Princeton at College LnTruck rammed into College Park sign.

Groundhog Day 2022: Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 135th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — It’s almost time for famous four-legged forecaster Punxsutawney Phil to deliver his Groundhog Day weather prediction. >> Read more trending newsAccording to The Associated Press, the iconic Pennsylvania groundhog will reveal his annual forecast around dawn Wednesday from Gobbler’s Knob in a tradition that began in 1887. Although last year’s ceremony was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers hope that thousands will travel to Punxsutawney for this year’s festivities, the AP reported.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Wednesday will be a quiet weather day. There will be lots of sun Wednesday and temperatures will climb into the mid-to-upper 70s. We’ll warm up to the low 80s on Thursday and Friday. READ: Groundhog Day 2022: Milltown Mel, furry forecaster from New Jersey, dies before big dayA front will be near us this weekend, so we’ll be back down into the lower 70s. The front will bring a small chance of rain and passing showers to Central Florida.

Groundhog Day Tony and Anne Disorbo, of Connecticut, check out Gobbler's Knob the day before Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pa., Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022. (Mark Pynes/The Patriot-News via AP) (Mark Pynes)PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — (AP) — It's Groundhog Day and people are waiting to learn whether a furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town will predict an early spring or six more weeks of winter. People will gather Wednesday at Gobbler's Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil's “inner circle” summon him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he has seen his shadow. According to folklore, there will be six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow. According to records dating back to 1887, Phil has predicted winter more than 100 times.

Groundhog Day Tony and Anne Disorbo, of Connecticut, check out Gobbler's Knob the day before Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pa., Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022. (Mark Pynes/The Patriot-News via AP) (Mark Pynes)PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — (AP) — It's Groundhog Day and people are waiting to learn whether a furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town will predict an early spring or six more weeks of winter. People will gather Wednesday at Gobbler's Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil's “inner circle” summon him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he has seen his shadow. According to folklore, there will be six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow. According to records dating back to 1887, Phil has predicted winter more than 100 times.

There will be six more weeks of winter.

New Jersey's Milltown Mel "recently crossed over the rainbow bridge," his handlers say — and they scrambled to find a replacement rodent for Groundhog Day, to no avail.

Groundhog Day 2022: Milltown Mel, furry forecaster from New Jersey, dies before big day Stock photo of a groundhog. A New Jersey town's prognosticating groundhog has died ahead of his big day. (Dbrskinner/Getty Images)MILLTOWN, N.J. — A New Jersey town’s prognosticating groundhog has died ahead of his big day. >> Read more trending newsAccording to NJ.com and CentralJersey.com, Milltown Mel, the star of Milltown’s annual Groundhog Day ceremony, “recently crossed over the rainbow bridge,” his handlers announced Sunday on social media. Considering the average... Posted by Milltown Mel on Sunday, January 30, 2022Wednesday would have marked the seventh weather prediction for the most recent Mel, who inherited the name and forecasting gig when his predecessor died in August 2015, the news outlets reported.

Milltown Mel recently "crossed over the rainbow bridge."

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has sent a letter asking for the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil to be retired ahead of this year’s Groundhog Day. In a letter sent to Jeff Lundy, the president of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, PETA’s president asks for Punxsutawney Phil, as well as his companion Phyllis, to be retired. The letter reads, in part, “As you know, Phil is certainly not a real meteorologist and didn’t volunteer for this job. Previously, PETA suggested Phil be replaced with an animatronic version of the groundhog that could use technology to predict the weather. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club has not responded to PETA’s most recent letter, but posted a photo of Phil on Instagram, promoting next week’s event.

Houston’s pitching staff will need to adjust quickly after allowing 25 runs and 32 hits to Boston in the first three games of the AL Championship Series, a barrage that made the loss of injured Lance McCullers Jr. seem acute.

Houston's pitching staff will need to adjust quickly after allowing 25 runs and 32 hits to Boston in the first three games of the AL Championship Series, a barrage that made the loss of injured Lance McCullers Jr. seem acute. Kyle Schwarber hit Boston’s third grand slam in an 11-inning span, a drive off starter José Urquidy as part of a six-run second inning in Monday night's 12-3 rout that gave the Red Sox a 2-1 series lead. Boston hit four home runs, raising its total to nine off Astros pitching, which has a 7.96 ERA.

Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 135th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast six more weeks of winter weather during this year's event that was held without anyone in attendance due to potential COVID-19 risks. No matter how good or bad his forecasts have been, Punxsutawney Phil continues to stick with the tradition every February 2nd. !#GroundhogDay #groundhogday2021 — Punxsutawney Phil (@PunxsatawnyPhil) February 2, 2021Whether that prediction comes to fruition or not is too early to tell, but according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Punxsutawney Phil’s precision could be better. Are you a fan of an early Spring or a longer winter?

Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 135th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. “The economic impact was really bad.”The mayor said the community of roughly 6,000 residents swells with between 10,000 to 15,000 tourists on Groundhog Day. Ad“On a normal Groundhog Day, there are so many festivities and the businesses and restaurants are inundated,” the Republican said. She said Groundhog Day typically gives local merchants a boost at a time of year when tourism is usually slow. Groundhog Day has its origin in a German legend about a furry rodent.

The spectacle that is Groundhog Day at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania went on but this year, it was all virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic. "People have been referencing Groundhog Day. "Groundhog Day also shows us that the monotony ends. "Today actually is Groundhog Day, there's only one," he added. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, as Vice President Tom Dunkel reads the scroll during the 135th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennyslvania, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

Groundhog Day 2021: Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged from his burrow on a snowy Tuesday morning and saw his shadow, a prediction for six more weeks of winter. Watch how it all unfolded on "CBSN AM."

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Groundhog Club co-handler Al Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 134th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. Due to safety precautions regarding COVID-19 transmission, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club has said there will be no public attendance for the 2021 event. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. – There will be six more weeks of winter, Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow on a snowy Tuesday morning to perform his Groundhog Day duties. Punxsutawney Phil may be the most famous groundhog seer but he's certainly not the only one. There are two other high-profile “imposters,” as the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club calls them, in the region. Connecticut marked Groundhog Day with a hedgehog making the prediction after the state’s official groundhog, Chuckles X, died last year.

So, how well do you believe Punxsutawney Phil’s ability to judge whether there will be an early spring?

It was still hours before millions of Super Bowl fans were to learn who has taken the crown as the greatest team in football. Just after sunrise, the bucktoothed rodent named Punxsutawney Phil squirmed before an enormous crowd chanting Phil, Phil, Phil at the 134th seasonal prognostication in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, about 80 miles (129 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. Each Feb. 2, known as Groundhog Day, crowds gather on a small hill known as Gobblers Knob for the festivities. The legendary prediction is rooted in the belief that if the groundhog casts a shadow, winter will endure for six more weeks. There was no word from groundhog Phil about his bet for the winner of Super Bowl LIV.

Hello, six more weeks of winter! We don't hate it, Punxsutawney Phil.

The State Department said some of the emails on Hillary Clinton's unsecured private server did contain top secret information; When you think of Groundhog Day, most Americans don't think of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

When you think of Groundhog Day, most Americans don't think of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. There's as much passion there as Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, but in this town finding a groundhog for the festive day is a lot harder than you would think. Steve Hartman reports.

Outtake: Larry David's complaint about Broadway "It's completely Groundhog Day," says Larry David when asked about acting in a Broadway play. "Every day is the same!"

Groundhog dies after de Blasio fumble New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio dropped groundhog Chuck during a Groundhog Day celebration at the Staten Island Zoo. The groundhog died a week later after suffering internal injuries.