Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck to Reveal 2026 Groundhog Day Predictions

The annual Groundhog Day tradition returns on February 2nd with the famous weather forecasting rodents.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The annual Groundhog Day tradition will take place on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, with Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania and Staten Island Chuck in New York City set to make their predictions about the arrival of spring. If either groundhog sees their shadow, it will mean six more weeks of winter, while no shadow sighting indicates an early spring.

Why it matters

Groundhog Day is a beloved American tradition that has been celebrated for over a century, with millions tuning in each year to see if the famous weather-predicting groundhogs will see their shadows. The predictions made by Phil and Chuck are closely watched, as they are believed to provide an early glimpse into the remainder of winter.

The details

The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club will host the ceremony for Punxsutawney Phil at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania starting as early as 3:00 a.m. EST on February 2nd. Phil will make his prediction around sunrise, which is expected to be around 7:07 a.m. EST. Meanwhile, Staten Island Chuck will make his prediction at the Staten Island Zoo in New York City around 8:00 a.m. EST. Both ceremonies will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.

  • The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club ceremony for Punxsutawney Phil will begin as early as 3:00 a.m. EST on February 2nd, 2026.
  • Punxsutawney Phil is expected to make his prediction around sunrise, which will be around 7:07 a.m. EST on February 2nd, 2026.
  • Staten Island Chuck will make his prediction at the Staten Island Zoo in New York City around 8:00 a.m. EST on February 2nd, 2026.

The players

Punxsutawney Phil

The famous groundhog who makes an annual Groundhog Day prediction in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Staten Island Chuck

The groundhog who makes an annual Groundhog Day prediction at the Staten Island Zoo in New York City, and is considered the most accurate of the weather-forecasting rodents.

Punxsutawney Groundhog Club

The organization that hosts the annual Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Staten Island Zoo

The zoo in Staten Island, New York that hosts the annual Groundhog Day ceremony featuring Staten Island Chuck.

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What’s next

The predictions made by Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck on February 2nd, 2026 will be closely watched to see if they accurately forecast the remainder of the winter season.

The takeaway

Groundhog Day remains a beloved American tradition that provides an early glimpse into the weather outlook, with Staten Island Chuck emerging as the more reliable of the two famous weather-forecasting rodents.