Phil predicts an early spring

Don't get too excited, he's usually wrong

According to the modern-day legend: If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring. 

After a brutal couple of extremely cold days, the best Groundhog Day news that could come from Punxsutawney Phi is:

He did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring for us all.

But of course, his predictions aren't always correct.

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