Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil doesn’t see his shadow, predicts an early spring

Celebrity groundhog and weather forecaster Punxsutawney Phil exits his burrow to deliver his forecast in Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney, Pa.<br> (AP)

Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, did not see his shadow on Saturday and predicted an early Spring.

Members of Punxsutawney Phil’s top hat-wearing inner circle plan revealed their forecast at sunrise on Saturday. However, Phil’s prediction is decided ahead of time by the group on Gobbler’s Knob, a tiny hill just outside Punxsutawney which is located about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

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Every year, if the rodent sees its shadow, then it will retreat back to its burrow and winter will continue, according to legend. But if it doesn’t see a shadow, due to overcast skies, then spring will arrive early.

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Last year, Phil saw his shadow.

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Fox News’ Jennifer Earl and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

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