Early spring or longer winter? Here's what Punxsutawney Phil predicted for Groundhog Day 2025

Six more weeks of winter or an early spring?

As he has since 1886, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and determined whether spring is on its way or if winter will stick around.

The holiday — also commonly referred to as Groundhog's Day and Groundhogs Day — marks the day Phil (and many others, including some in Lancaster County) makes his prediction for an early spring or longer winter. If a groundhog sees its shadow, it means six more weeks of winter − no shadow, however, means an early spring.

With his inner circle and handlers nearby, Phil took the stage 7:22 a.m. to make his prognostication − he saw his shadow, predicting another six weeks of winter.

In 2024, Phil did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring.

If you don't like Phil's prediction or don't trust him, you can check out some of Lancaster County's famous prognosticators.

Elliott and Lilly

The pair will deliver their prediction at Hempfield Apothetique, at 100 W. Walnut St. in Lancaster, from 9-11 a.m. Admission is free, though attendees need to register online. More info.

Mount Joy Minnie

Minnie will give her prediction at the Rotary Clock in Mount Joy, at Marietta Avenue and East Main Street at 7 a.m.

M.T. Parker

To hear what M.T. Parker has to say, go to the Carriage House at Stauffer Mansion, at 1241 Lititz Pike in Lancaster, at 7 a.m.

Octoraro Orphie

Orphie will prognosticate at the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge on White Rock Road in Kirkwood, at an event starting at 8:15 a.m. The actual prediction will happen around 8:45 a.m.