Groundhog Day 2020: Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA - Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this year, predicting an early spring.

He's America's most famous rodent and he make his annual appearance Sunday morning. Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow to make the annual Groundhog Day prediction.

As most people know, the stakes are extremely high when Phil makes his prediction. Legend has it if the furry forecaster sees his shadow, winter continues for six more weeks; if he doesn't see his shadow, spring arrives early.

This marks the 134th time Phil attempted to show meteorological mettle. According to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club credits The Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper with printing the first observance in 1886; the first trip to Gobbler's Konb occurred the following year.

Phil has seen his shadow 105 times and did not see his shadow 19 times. The other years have not been accounted for, according to the club.

The state tourism website VisitPA.Com streamed the festivities live beginning at 5:45 a.m. on Sunday.

You can see all the action here.