USA: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted on Monday, February 2, 2026, that winter will continue for six more weeks, after seeing his shadow.

On February 2, 2026, during the 140th edition of the Groundhog Day celebrations, Punxsutawney Phil predicted that winter would last another six weeks after he emerged from his burrow and saw his shadow. This tradition, which dates back to 1887, attracts many curious visitors to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania every year.

According to legend, if the groundhog sees its shadow, winter will be prolonged, and if it is overcast and no shadow appears, spring is near. Throughout history, Phil has predicted a long winter 109 times. The celebration has roots in European agricultural traditions and gained international popularity due to the 1993 film "Groundhog Day." Additionally, Chuck, the groundhog from Staten Island, New York, also predicted the same duration of winter.