How to Watch Punxsutawney Phil and Buckeye Chuck on Groundhog Day

The furry forecasters will soon reveal if we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:39pm

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Groundhog Day is on Monday, February 2, 2026, and the annual tradition of watching Punxsutawney Phil and Buckeye Chuck make their weather predictions will be livestreamed for viewers. Phil's forecast will be available on Visit Pennsylvania's website, while Buckeye Chuck's will be streamed on the Buckeye Chuck fan Facebook page.

Why it matters

Groundhog Day is a beloved tradition that has been observed for over a century, with the groundhogs' predictions capturing the public's imagination about the arrival of spring. While the accuracy of the forecasts is debated, the event remains a popular cultural phenomenon.

The details

Punxsutawney Phil's forecast will be livestreamed starting at 6 a.m. on February 2, with his prediction typically made after 7 a.m. Buckeye Chuck's forecast will be streamed live from the Marion County Fairgrounds Colosseum starting at 7 a.m. the same day. If the groundhogs see their shadows, it is said to mean six more weeks of winter, while no shadow indicates an early spring.

  • Groundhog Day is on Monday, February 2, 2026.
  • Punxsutawney Phil's forecast will be livestreamed starting at 6 a.m. on February 2.
  • Buckeye Chuck's forecast will be streamed live starting at 7 a.m. on February 2.

The players

Punxsutawney Phil

The famous groundhog from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who is known for making an annual weather prediction on Groundhog Day.

Buckeye Chuck

The groundhog from Ohio who also makes a Groundhog Day weather prediction.

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The takeaway

While the accuracy of the groundhogs' predictions may be debated, Groundhog Day remains a beloved tradition that captures the public's imagination and marks the midway point between winter and spring.