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Punxsutawney Phil also sees his shadow, continuing the iconic six-weeks-of-winter forecast that dominates national coverage.
The 2026 statewide forecast points to above-average temperatures for February through April, aligning with NOAA expectations of a warmer trend.
The tradition, which began with the first recorded Groundhog Day at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Penn. in the 1880s, has stood as the symbolic marker of the seasonal shift to many Americans for almost 150 years.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and GOP lawmakers defend Punxsutawney Phil after PETA criticism.
PETA proposed retiring Phil and using a 3-D hologram to light up Gobbler’s Knob.
Groundhog Day remains a national attraction with Phil’s six-week winter forecast drawing attention.
Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume comments on Phil’s status during the event.
Pennsylvania Deputy Tourism Secretary supported Phil’s national appeal in a statement.
Shapiro used a social post featuring a yellow Gadsden flag to illustrate the moment.
The debate underscores a clash between wildlife advocacy and local cultural traditions.
Punxsutawney Phil forecast six more weeks of winter, according to Groundhog Club handlers.
The story includes responses from both Republican and Democratic leaders in Pennsylvania.

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