Groundhog Day 2021: How to watch Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction (live stream)
Updated Feb 02, 2021;
Posted Feb 02, 2021
Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction at Gobbler s Knob on Groundhog Day 2020. Feb. 02, 2020. Sean Simmers | ssimmers@pennlive.com
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. It’s Groundhog Day!
While Staten Islanders traditionally turn to Chuck for his prediction, much of the country will be focused on Punxsutawney Phil to see if we are in for six more weeks of winter or an early spring.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Groundhog Day festivities in Pennsylvania and Staten Island will be streamed virtually this year. The Pennsylvania event, set to stream live on social media, begins at 6:30 a.m. with a “Groundhog Special,” followed by Phil’s live prognostication.
It is Groundhog Day in the US – virtually.
The annual ritual held at Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania, to see if a famous groundhog will emerge from his burrow and portend the end of winter will be held on Tuesday.
But this year, because of Covid-19, Groundhog Day – made famous in the 1993 film of the same name – will be off limits to the public and conducted virtually, with viewers able to watch online thanks to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office.
In an event dating back to 1887, each year on February 2 onlookers have made their way to the hill, near the town of Punxsutawney, north-east of Pittsburgh, to watch for a sign of the end of winter from a groundhog.
Groundhog Day 2021: Punxsutawney Phil’s weather prediction was.
Updated Feb 02, 2021;
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Update:
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow at Gobbler’s Knob this morning, indicating there will be 6 more weekes of winter.
Earlier:
Neither rain, nor snow nor the COVID pandemic will stop everyone’s favorite groundhog Punxsutawney Phil from making his annual weather prediction.
And though there won’t be any crowds this year in Punxsutawney due to the coronavirus, you can watch online earlty Tuesday morning to see if Phil sees his shadow and we’re having six more weeks of winter or - if Phil doesn’t see his shadow – an early Spring.
As if the heavy snowfall in the northeast wasn t enough of an indicator, we re in for six more weeks of winter, says Punxsutawney Phil.
The legendary groundhog emerged from his snowy hole on Gobbler s Knob Tuesday morning and saw his shadow, meaning that, per tradition, an extra few weeks of winter is the cards this year. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
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The annual festivities in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania were virtual and livestreamed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving Phil without his usual crowd of thousands on hand to celebrate the 135th Groundhog Day.
Updated: February 2, 2021, 8:38 am
Punxsutawney Phil, with handler Al Dereume, at last year’s Groundhog Day ceremony (Barry Reeger/AP)
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It is Groundhog Day in the US – virtually.
The annual ritual held at Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania, to see if a famous groundhog will emerge from his burrow and portend the end of winter will be held on Tuesday.
But this year, because of Covid-19, Groundhog Day – made famous in the 1993 film of the same name – will be off limits to the public and conducted virtually, with viewers able to watch online thanks to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office.