Groundhog Day Trivia: How much do you know about the tradition
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PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Each year Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether there will be six more weeks of winter or early spring when he emerges from his home in Gobbler’s Knob on Groundhog Day.

It’s official! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, meaning a prediction of six more weeks of winter.

WTAJ’s Zach Petey and Tristan Klinefelter were live to bring you the prediction from Gobbler’s Knob. Watch the player above for the replay.

Highlights from Gobbler’s Knob 2025

  • Punxsutawney Groundhog Club President, Tom Dunkel estimated over 35,000 people and as many as 40,000 attended this year’s event.
  • Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was in attendance once again. Lat year he named Phil the “Official meteorologist of Pennsylvania.”

Here’s a look back at Groundhog Day 2024:

Following Groundhog Day in 2024, Phil and his wife Phyllis became parents with two groundhog pups, Sunny and Shadow. It was the first time the Seer of Seers had children. Shops around Punxsutawney began selling items featuring the two new additions.

In 2023, Phil saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter. It was the 108th time Phil had seen his shadow since the tradition began in 1887.

How did the Groundhog Day tradition begin? Click here to find out!

Here’s a look at past Groundhog Day fun:

Every year, Gobbler’s Knob fills up with people from around the world. Everyone from locals to newlyweds and even some real-life characters, truly living their best lives will be there.

Forget the chapel, this TN couple got married at Gobbler’s Knob for Groundhog Day 2022

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Pennsylvania troopers, agencies planning for Groundhog Day crowds

Pennsylvania troopers, agencies planning for Groundhog Day crowds

Groundhog Day Trivia: How much do you know about the tradition

Groundhog Day Trivia: How much do you know about the tradition

From cookies to cupcakes: Punxsy bakeries fire up for Groundhog Day

From cookies to cupcakes: Punxsy bakeries fire up for Groundhog Day

Little Mr. and Miss Groundhog crowned in Punxsutawney for 2025 celebration

Little Mr. and Miss Groundhog crowned in Punxsutawney for 2025 celebration

The festivities exploded worldwide after the release of ‘Groundhog Day’ which starred Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in 1993. The event would see around 5,000 people attending yearly, now up to 35,000 people every year since the movie debuted 32 years ago.

More fun Groundhog Day stories can be found here.

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