Punxsutawney Phil, a furry groundhog, came out of his stump on Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He saw his shadow, which means there will be six more weeks of winter in North America. Phil spoke in a language called Groundhog-ese to predict the weather. The special cane owned by Tom Dunkel, President of Punxsutawney Groundhog club, helped them communicate. The tradition of Groundhog Day dates back centuries and is celebrated on February 2nd. If Phil sees his shadow, there will be more winter, but if he doesn't, spring will come early. Many people gather at Gobbler's Knob to watch Phil's prediction. Phil has become a local celebrity in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with fans dressing up in groundhog costumes and holding up signs with his name. Phil has been predicting the weather for over a century and has a family with new pups named Sunny and Shadow. He is given a special "elixir of life" to keep him immortal. The tradition of Groundhog Day is popular in Pennsylvania, attracting thousands of spectators each year. So, even though Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, the event is a fun and exciting tradition for many people. They come to see Phil make his weather prediction and enjoy the festivities in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.