Punxsutawney Phil , Prepares for , Groundhog Day 2022.<br />Yahoo reports that in 2021, Punxsutawney Phil made <br />his annual weather prediction in relative solitude. .<br />Phil's prediction was reportedly only witnessed by the groundhog's closest friends, the members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.<br />Phil's prediction was reportedly only witnessed by the groundhog's closest friends, the members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.<br />But the nation's most <br />popular festival for a rodent will return <br />after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic. .<br />On February 2, 2022, the world's most famous <br />groundhog will once again step out into the spotlight.<br />Yahoo reports that this year's festival will begin on January 30 with the traditional "Lunch with Phil.".<br />As the sun rises on February 2, Phil will emerge <br />from his climate-controlled fake tree stump. .<br />According to Yahoo, thousands of people <br />come to Gobbler's Knob to hear Phil's <br />prediction each year (except for last year). .<br />According to Yahoo, thousands of people <br />come to Gobbler's Knob to hear Phil's <br />prediction each year (except for last year). .<br />This year's festival marks the 136th time <br />that Phil will have offered his <br />prediction for the end of winter. .<br />Yahoo reports it may be unlikely <br />that Phil doesn't see his shadow. .<br />Out of 135 forecasts, Phil has predicted an early spring <br />just 20 times, according to Groundhog Club records. .<br />Phil also may not be totally <br />accurate with his predictions. .<br />According to Stormfax.com: , "The groundhog's seasonal forecasting accuracy <br />is somewhat low. Phil's winter prognostications <br />have been correct only 39% of the time."
