Groundhog Gossip or Woodchuck Wonders

February 4, 2026

Stephanie Hanna | Community Programs Manager

So what did Punxsutawney Phil predict on February 2? More winter or early spring? Either way, this rascally rodent only has a 35–39% accuracy. And why February 2? That’s the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

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