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Monday, February 02, 2015

Pennsylvania groundhog 'forecasts' 6 more weeks of winter

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — The handlers of Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, said Monday the furry rodent has forecast six more weeks of winter.

Members of the top hat-wearing Inner Circle announced the "prediction" Monday morning.

A German legend has it that if a furry rodent sees his shadow on Feb. 2, winter will last another six weeks. If not, spring comes early.

The forecast was also announced on Twitter, as was referenced in the official proclamation read by Jeff Lundy, the Fair Weatherman of the Inner Circle.

"Forecasts abound on the Internet, but, I, Punxsutawney Phil am still your best bet. Yes, a shadow I see, you can start to Twitter, hash tag: Six more weeks of winter!"

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8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Such bs it was cloudy out and snowing how did he see his Shadow.?

Anonymous said...

Because Jimbo said so!

Anonymous said...

Phil the Prophet strikes again.

Anonymous said...

At least DiBlabbio didn't drop and kill the poor groundhog like he did last year.

Anonymous said...

Drop big bird on his head

Peace in the Park said...

We would not have winter if it were not for you driving cars...



BAN CARS---Warm weather everyday

Anonymous said...

9:53, I wondered the same thing. I was shocked & knowing there will be 6 more weeks of winter, regardless.

Anonymous said...

I predict the easter bunny will bring colored eggs.