By MARK SCOLFORO, TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press

Punxsutawney Phil Is Said to Have Seen His Shadow, Forecasting 6 More Weeks of Wintry Weather

in Associated Press, Local News, Weather

Feb 2, 2026

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By MARK SCOLFORO, TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what’s already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.