The prediction has been made! On Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil revealed that we’re going to have six more weeks of winter.
Phil saw his shadow when he emerged from his burrow on Groundhog Day 2022, and his “inner circle” confirmed his prediction to thousands of people watching the annual ceremony.
When Phil sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, he runs back into his burrow to hide, which signals a longer winter. However, when he doesn’t see his shadow, he stays outside, which tells us that spring is coming sooner.
The official Groundhog Day event takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. In 2021, the event was held virtually, due to restrictions in place amidst the coronavirus.
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