Punxsutawney Phil , Does Not See His Shadow.<br />The weather-predicting groundhog did not see his shadow <br />on Feb. 2, anticipating an early spring, CNN reports. .<br />On average, Phil has been less than 40% accurate since 2013, according to NOAA's National <br />Centers for Environmental Information. .<br />But the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center has forecast above-average temperatures for February continuing into spring for much of the Northern U.S.<br />While many people might view these conditions as simply a mild winter, .<br />they could also be thought of as <br />indicative of an early spring.<br />This winter, every northern state had one of its warmest Decembers on record.<br />This winter, every northern state had one of its warmest Decembers on record.<br />For nearly three-quarters of the U.S., "winter has become the fastest-warming season," CNN reports. .<br />While winter technically ends <br />on March 19 at 11:06 p.m. ET.<br />warming trends suggest <br />Phil's prediction may come to fruition.
