Punxsutawney Phil Alive and Predicting Winter as of February 2, 2026
Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous weather-predicting groundhog, is alive and well as of February 2, 2026. True to tradition, Phil emerged from his burrow in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and delivered his annual Groundhog Day forecast—calling for six more weeks of winter.
The prediction was announced by members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club during the long-standing ceremony at Gobbler’s Knob, an event that draws thousands of spectators each year and millions more watching worldwide. Phil’s shadow sighting (or lack thereof) continues to be a lighthearted symbol of seasonal change in the United States and beyond.
While the Groundhog Club famously maintains that Phil is the same “immortal” groundhog who has been making predictions since 1886—thanks to a special life-extending elixir—this claim is rooted in folklore rather than biology. In reality, the role of Punxsutawney Phil has been passed down through successor groundhogs over the decades, each inheriting the iconic title and tradition.
Now more than 140 years old as a custom, Groundhog Day remains a beloved blend of humor, history, and hope for the coming spring. As of 2026, Punxsutawney Phil continues to thrive as a cultural icon, carrying on a legacy that bridges generations—one winter forecast at a time.