Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction. Here’s what his 2026 Groundhog Day forecast says about winter.
Each year on Groundhog Day, all eyes turn to Punxsutawney Phil as he delivers his famous winter forecast from Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The long-running tradition draws national attention as Phil either sees his shadow — signaling more winter — or predicts an early spring. As 2026 unfolds, many are wondering what Phil forecast this year and what it means for the rest of the season.
Find out more below.
Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow and makes his annual forecast every February 2 — Groundhog Day — in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, at a pre-sunrise ceremony at Gobbler’s Knob that has been held since the late 1800s.
