Post by cattesambora on Feb 2, 2010 8:02:30 GMT -6
Punxsutawney Phil: 6 more weeks of winter
Thousands gather before dawn to witness Pa. groundhog’s forecast
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. - The world's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged before chilly revelers in western Pennsylvania Tuesday to see his shadow, meaning winter will last another six weeks.
Thousands of people gathered before dawn to await this weather forecast.
German tradition holds that if a hibernating animal casts a shadow on Feb. 2 — the Christian holiday of Candlemas — winter will last another six weeks. If no shadow is seen, legend says spring will come early.
The Inner Circle of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club annually announces Phil's forecast at dawn on Gobbler's Knob, about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
The National Weather Service forecast 15-degree temperatures and overcast skies for the announcement.
The Groundhog Club says since 1887 Phil has predicted more winter weather by seeing his shadow nearly 100 times.
I HATE WINTER!!!!!!
Thousands gather before dawn to witness Pa. groundhog’s forecast
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. - The world's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerged before chilly revelers in western Pennsylvania Tuesday to see his shadow, meaning winter will last another six weeks.
Thousands of people gathered before dawn to await this weather forecast.
German tradition holds that if a hibernating animal casts a shadow on Feb. 2 — the Christian holiday of Candlemas — winter will last another six weeks. If no shadow is seen, legend says spring will come early.
The Inner Circle of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club annually announces Phil's forecast at dawn on Gobbler's Knob, about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
The National Weather Service forecast 15-degree temperatures and overcast skies for the announcement.
The Groundhog Club says since 1887 Phil has predicted more winter weather by seeing his shadow nearly 100 times.
I HATE WINTER!!!!!!
