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PHOTOS: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early Spring

The weather predicting Groundhog did not see his shadow, forecasting an early Spring for the U.S.

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Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.
Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

GOBBLER'S KNOB, PA — Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring after not seeing his shadow early this morning in Gobbler's Knob. Phil awoke this morning to a massive crowd waiting for his weather prediction. The famous groundhog was presented to the audience by his handlers where he got to look out to his adoring fans.

Phil took a moment to himself on his stump before his Punxsutawney Groundhog Club members announced he did not see his shadow. Now that an early Spring has been declared by all knowing rodent, it remains to be seen if his predictions will come true. After several wild snow storms in January, many are hoping his forecast is correct.

See the photos below of Punxsutawney Phil at the Groundhog Day event in Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania:

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Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Phil's handlers said that the groundhog has forecast an early spring. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil up for the crowd to see. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Punxsutawney Phil stares out into the crowd. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil as he is interviewed by a reporter . (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Punxsutawney Phil reads the scroll during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
The crowd watches the festivities while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil to come out and make his prediction. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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