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Groundhog Day Winter Prediction: Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow
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Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog, was removed from his burrow on February 2nd, Groundhog Day. According to tradition, if Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. However, weather conditions do not always follow a predictable timetable, and Phil's predictions have not always been accurate. This year, Phil saw his shadow, indicating six more weeks of winter. Phil's prediction is based on folklore, not science. In reality, winter ends on the spring equinox, which falls on March 20th. Some animal welfare groups, such as PETA, have expressed concerns about Phil's treatment and have suggested that he should be retired.
Some folks out there who say we should take this great tradition and get rid of Phil and replace him with a cake, that's their crazy idea. Hear me on this Punxsawtawney, if anybody comes for Phil, they're gonna have to come through me and all of you am I right.
Retire Phil to a reputable sanctuary with his family, and every year we'll provide a giant vegan 'Weather Reveal' cake (it would be the first in the world this year) to share with revelers at Gobbler's Knob.
If the inside of the cake is blue, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it's pink, there will be an early spring.
sources
- 1.BBC
- 2.CNN
- 3.The Times of India
perspectives
organizations
- 1.Climate Prediction Center
- 2.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
- 3.Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
- 4.US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- 5.US National Park Service
- 6.US National Weather Service
