Groundhog Day 2013: No Shadow For Punxsutawney Phil

By Steve Creek | Published February 2, 2013
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A Groundhog I Photographed A Few Years Ago Here In Arkansas

Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this morning (February 2, 2013) so spring should be just around the corner.

According to folklore, no shadow for Phil means “there will be an early spring.” Had Phil seen his shadow, it would have meant six more weeks of winter.

Here in Arkansas he would have seen his shadow.

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5 Comments

  1. Posted February 2, 2013 at 7:05 am by Maria Rosa | Permalink

    Great – I love good news to start the
    day:-) Nice photo.

  2. Posted February 2, 2013 at 8:21 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thank you Maria! I guess I’m almost ready for warmer weather.

  3. Posted February 2, 2013 at 6:24 pm by Julie G. | Permalink

    Great close-up of this handsome Groundhog! I hope spring does come early this year.

  4. Posted February 3, 2013 at 5:54 pm by Weekend Cowgirl | Permalink

    I am ready for spring!

  5. Posted February 3, 2013 at 6:49 pm by Becky L | Permalink

    We actually saw a Punxsutawney Phil while visiting my husband’s grandma in Punxsutawney, PA. And my husband is Phil but not the groundhog! My daffodils are sprouting already in Oregon! Thanks for sharing. But do we really believe in the myth of the shadow?

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