Cluxatawney Henrietta Predicts Whether Spring 2025 Will Be Early

SOMERS, NY — Agreeing with what a Pennsylvania rodent said Sunday morning, the Hudson Valley's own weather-chicken predicted six more weeks of winter.

For the seventh year in a row, Muscoot Farm's own Cluxatawney Henrietta determined when spring would arrive with the laying of an egg. Or in this morning's case, not laying one.

The Sunday morning celebration featured kid-friendly activities and treats and a unique way to observe Groundhog Day by relying on one of the county's own farm animals to predict the weather.

Farm Manager Jonathon Benjamin spoke for Henrietta during the ceremony in the farm's activity barn, in front of local officials and families who came to see the fruits of the chicken's labor.

"Who needs a groundhog when we have Cluxatawney Henrietta?" Benjamin said in a statement. "Our spirited fine-feathered forecaster steps up to the challenge every time, proving she can outshine groundhogs across the nation with her unique weather-predicting talents!"

In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Phil, through his ability to see or not see his shadow, said there will be six more weeks of winter. Thousands of revelers showed up at Gobbler's Knob to see the 139th attempt to forecast the change of seasons.

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"Muscoot Farm’s Groundhog Day celebration has grown into one of the County’s most adored traditions, bringing joy and fun to residents of all ages year after year," Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor said.

Muscoot Farm is located at 51 Route 100 in Somers. The farm is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the exception of major holidays.