Punxsutawney Phil

Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, ceremonially consulted each February 2nd to predict whether winter will persist.

According to tradition, if Phil sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter follow; if not, spring comes early.

The ritual draws crowds and media coverage despite the forecast's lack of predictive value: Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning.