Groundhog's Day Notepad

Groundhog Day falls on February 2 in the United States, coinciding with Candlemas. Every February 2nd, thousands of people gather at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to hear a unique forecast from a groundhog named Phil. According to folklore, if the 20-pound groundhog emerges and sees his shadow, the United States may expect six more weeks of winter weather. However, if Phil does not see his shadow, we can expect higher temperatures and an early spring.