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Punxsutawney

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Punxsutawney

Borough of Jefferson County, western-central Pennsylvania, USA, 105 km/65 mi northeast of Pittsburgh; population (1990) 6,800. Punxsutawney is noted as the home of Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who appears annually on Groundhog Day, 2 February; traditionally, if he sees his shadow winter will continue for an additional six weeks. The borough produces textiles, beverages, and potatoes, and has some coal mining.
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If you believe in Punxsutawney Phil, there's five more weeks to go.
Icy grip loosens; Warm day gives tease of March by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
On Monday, Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil supposedly descended into his burrow after seeing his shadow, indicating another six weeks of winter.
POLLEN IN BLOOM by The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM)
Summary: Winter is set to continue for six more weeks in the US, according to the country's most famous forecaster - Punxsutawney Phil.
US celebrates Groundhog Day by Independent Television News Limited (ITN)
 
 
 
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