Furry forecast: What you need to know about Groundhog Day in NYC on Feb. 2
NYC’s favorite rodent (after Pizza Rat) is back and ready to predict the weather! Groundhog Chuck is almost set to emerge from his cozy den at the Staten Island Zoo with the answer to a question brewing on everyone’s mind: Will the Big Apple see an early spring?
Groundhog Day 2025: N.J. groundhogs will join Punxsutawney Phil to look for shadow
A few groundhogs from the New Jersey region and New York state will let us know if spring will be arriving early this year or late.
Groundhog Day is almost here: What to know about the rodent, the shadow, and the weather
The day eventually evolved into what we know it today. In 1886, Groundhog Day was acknowledged for the first time in Punxsutawney by a local newspaper, Weathers Wags, according to the club. In 1887, the first official pilgrimage to see Phil on Gobbler’s Knob while he made his predictions were made.
Is Punxsutawney Phil a fraud? Here’s how he ranks against his Groundhog Day competitors
There is only one Punxsutawney Phil, but many challengers to his throne. How accurate are they? These weather experts decided to find out.
Groundhog Day weather data reveals Punxsutawney Phil’s lackluster performance
A Groundhog Club handler holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-prognosticating groundhog, during the 133rd celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 2, 2019. Gene J. Puskar/AP
Just how accurate are Punxsutawney Phil's forecasts? We show his year-by-year record.
Will we have an early spring? Or will there be a longer winter? Here's a look at how Punxsutawney Phil has called it over the years.
Will Phil and Hope see their shadows? What to know about the weather predicting groundhogs
Groundhog Day is this weekend. Here's everything you need to know about the tradition and how to see the all-knowing groundhogs make their predictions.
Punxsutawney Phil celebrating first Groundhog Day as a father
Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, as the world's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, will emerge for his annual prognostication. Over 40,000 people are expected for this year's festivities.
When is Groundhog Day 2025? Will Punxsutawney Phil predict more winter weather?
Groundhog Day 2025 is upon us. Will the infamous Punxsutawney Phil predict 6 more weeks of winter or will spring come soon?
Staten Island fun this weekend: Groundhog Day at the Staten Island Zoo, local concert and more!
The Staten Island Philharmonic concert / Feb. 2, 2 p.m. The Staten Island Philharmonic is bringing local talent to ...
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How accurate is Groundhog Day?
How accurate is Staten Island Chuck's annual weather prediction compared to other groundhogs like Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil?
New Jersey hedgehog Elsa dies days before Groundhog Day
County Park & Zoo said its weather predicting hedgehog Elsa died last week, putting yet another New Jersey Groundhog Day in ...
Groundhog Day 2025 facts: 7 things you need to know before the prediction
Get to know Staten Island's beloved groundhog, Chuck, and learn about his role in predicting the weather on Groundhog Day.
16 Groundhog Facts You Need to Know for Groundhog Day
You don't want to miss these fascinating facts about Groundhog Day and the furry critters that we celebrate every February.
Requiem for a groundhog
The origin of Groundhog Day in America traces to the fervent religious beliefs of German-speaking immigrants in the 1800s.
PETA: Leave Malverne Mel, Holtsville Hal out of Groundhog Day
Animal-welfare activists are asking local officials to stop using the animals at their Groundhog Day events. Officials are ...