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Hell Yeah: Punxsutawney Phil Says We are Good to Go

Punxsutawney Phil keeps its real, as the storied groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter.

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Jason Albert

All hail: Punxsutawney Phil. This chill member of the squirrel family has our backs. Photo: Chris Flook

All hail: Punxsutawney Phil. This chill member of the squirrel family has our backs. Photo: Chris Flook

I recall that the only time I watched the movie Groundhog Day was mildly frustrating and semi-enjoyable. Yet, the effect of this year’s Groundhog Day results was highly anticipated. As a West Coaster, I could not set my alarm, wake as usual, and quickly check the anticipated outcome of our most famous national rodent: Punxsutawney…

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  1. Peter Vordenberg

    uh, nice marmot

    1. Spencer Dillon

      You know, keeping a wild animal in city limits… that ain’t legal either.

  2. Whit

    The more you know! I had no clue there were so many data points but I’m left with more questions…why is Phil the official spokes-hog when he’s wrong so often? Why are WY and NV the only western states to participate and PA hogs the coverage and has 5? Does PETA promote the taxidermied groundhogs? Can skiers help and publicize whether we witness a marmot seeing their shadow? Mostly though, how can WV say Charlie is right 65% of the time if he’s never been seen?!

    Update: I found a website with a map that shows all 78 prognosticators and now I’m heading down the rabbit hole, or groundhog burrow…

    1. Jason Albert

      Whit, please report back with any wisdom.

      1. Whit

        Another shiny object got in my path but check out http://www.groundhog-day.com/map
        It shows all the purported seers around the country and their predictions. The west could use some more representatives because Quincy’s Chuck Wood and Stumptown Phil disagree.

  3. Peter Vordenberg

    In Utah, at least, this is the lowest snow in recorded history. Thats not really groundhog day thats new material, new territory. A nightmare just starting to come into clarity.

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