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Groundhog Day from Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. (Anthony Quintano, February 2, 2013)

Punxsutawney Phil Sees His Shadow, Six More Weeks of Winter??

BREAKING NEWS: SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER??

Today's Weather Outlook

Snow and rain impact the northern half of the nation, while the work week begins with a drier pattern for most.

Punxsutawney Phil just before he made his prediction Feb. 2, 2017. (Screengrab via VisitPA.com video)

All About Groundhog Day

Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? That question will be answered today during a ceremony that has roots back more than 100 years ago in Punxsutawney, Pa.

Groundhog Day from Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. (Anthony Quintano, Wikimedia Commons)

Groundhog Day Celebrations

Groundhog Day could bring the U.S. one day closer to spring!

Satellite image of the 2015 winter storm moving off of the East Coast on February 2 (NOAA)

Historic Groundhog Day Storms

Several notable storms have struck the U.S. on Groundhog Day in the last 100 years.

The welcome sign for Gobbler's Knob on Groundhog Day 2005 in Punxsutawney, Pa. (Silvers Family, Wikimedia Commons)

History of Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day has a rich history.

Historic Groundhog Day Storms

Several notable storms have struck the U.S. on Groundhog Day in the last 100 years.

History of Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day has a rich history.

A person in a pink coat and red mittens holding a snowball. (Image by Dmitriy Gutarev from Pixabay)

Cold Weather and Worsening Health Conditions

Here’s some health conditions that worsen when the temperatures drop.

Dangers of Wind Chills

Low wind chill values can be dangerous for people and pets.

Potent Storm System Brings Mixed Results to Drought Across the U.S.

A large, impactful storm system was responsible for almost all the precipitation observed throughout the U.S.

Flu Update Valid For Week Ending January 24, 2026

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Trend Going Up Again

After three weeks of flu numbers easing off, the virus isn’t done with us yet—this week saw activity creep back up.

California was affected by a historic drought from 2011-2016. When faced with a water shortage, agricultural land in California’s Central Valley that remains unplanted, or “fallow,” tends to increase markedly because farmers are unable to fully irrigate their crops. (NASA Goddard Photo and Video)

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

While weather and climate are both changes in the atmosphere, the difference between them is a measure of time

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Trend Going Up Again

After three weeks of flu numbers easing off, the virus isn’t done with us yet—this week saw activity creep back up.

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

While weather and climate are both changes in the atmosphere, the difference between them is a measure of time

The U.S. Drought Monitor showing widespread drought conditions in the western and central U.S. on October 4, 2022

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

The drought monitor is the go-to product used by many meteorologists, but what exactly is the weekly map showing?

A blanket of smog lays over Los Angeles in September 2011. Source: Temeku, Wikimedia Commons

What is the Air Quality Index?

What is the Air Quality Index and how can pollutants impact your health?

Asthma and the Weather

During an asthma attack, the airways in and out of your lungs narrow and your body makes extra mucus, both of which make it hard for you to breathe.

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Punxsutawney Phil Sees His Shadow, Six More Weeks of Winter??

Today's Weather Outlook

All About Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day Celebrations

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Historic Groundhog Day Storms

History of Groundhog Day

Historic Groundhog Day Storms

History of Groundhog Day

Cold Weather and Worsening Health Conditions

Dangers of Wind Chills

Potent Storm System Brings Mixed Results to Drought Across the U.S.

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Trend Going Up Again

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Activity Trend Going Up Again

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather