Since 1887, Groundhog Day has been a beloved American celebration in which seasonal weather predictions are left in the hands of a groundhog. https://fxn.ws/3vXv6AV

The history of Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phils weather predictions in the United States | Fox News

The history of Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phils weather predictions in the United States | Fox News

1887 marked the first of many Groundhog Days. Each year, on Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil either sees his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter, or doesnt, signaling an early spring.