Will Phil see his shadow? How to watch Groundhog Day live
WTAJ will air 'Out of the Shadows' live at 7 a.m. on-air and in the video player above. Meteorologist Zach Petey, and Tristan Klinefelter will show off the festivities at Gobblers Knob and all the events that led up to the celebration.
Punxsutawney Groundhog Club President, Tom Dunkel estimated over 35,000 people and as many as 40,000 attended this year's event.
Governor Josh Shapiro named Phil the 'Official meteorologist of Pennsylvania.'
Punxsutawney Phil declared Pennsylvania's official meteorologist
Following Groundhog Day in 2024, Phil and his wife Phyllis became parents with two groundhog pups, Sunny and Shadow. It was the first time the Seer of Seers had children. Shops around Punxsutawney began selling items featuring the two new additions.
In 2023, Phil saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter. It was the 108th time Phil had seen his shadow since the tradition began in 1887.
How did the Groundhog Day tradition begin? Click here to find out!
Every year, Gobbler's Knob fills up with people from around the world. Everyone from locals to newlyweds and even some real-life characters, truly living their best lives will be there.
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The festivities exploded worldwide after the release of 'Groundhog Day' which starred Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in 1993. The event would see around 5,000 people attending yearly, now up to 35,000 people every year since the movie debuted 32 years ago.
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