Groundhog Day 2023 livestream: Punxsutawney Phil makes his annual weather prediction

Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY
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To shadow, or not to shadow?

That is the question the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, asked Thursday morning, as Punxsutawney Phil made his annual weather prediction.

The famed groundhog rose from his burrow on Groundhog Day and saw his shadow, predicting we will have an additional six weeks of winter here in the U.S.

Unfortunately for Phil, he's not the most accurate when it comes to predicting weather.

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Punxsutawney Phil.
Punxsutawney Phil.

When is Groundhog Day?

Groundhog Day is every Feb. 2.

What did Punxsutawney Phil predict last year?

In 2022, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicted a longer winter. It was the 106th time he saw his shadow in 126 years he has made a prediction.

Is Punxsutawney Phil always right?

Unfortunately, no.

Since making his first prediction in 1887, Punxsutawney Phil has been right only 39% of the time, according to the Stormfax Weather Almanac. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Centers for Environmental Information found from 2012-21, Phil was only right 40% of the time.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Groundhog Day livestream: Watch live to see if groundhog sees shadow