US | Punxsutawney Phil Guess Who Saw His Shadow Today? Phil sees shadow, predicts no early spring By Evann Gastaldo Posted Feb 2, 2009 7:55 AM CST Copied Ben Hughes holds Phil in the air after removing him from his stump at Gobbler's Knob on Groundhog Day, Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, in Punxsutawney, Pa. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Punxsutawney Phil, America’s most famous midget weatherman, saw his shadow today—meaning those reaching to put away the hats and scarves get to hold off another six weeks, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Thousands in Pennsylvania watched the groundhog see his shadow for the 97th time since 1887—he’s only predicted an early end to winter 15 times. The official start of spring is March 20. Read These Next A game of doorbell ditch turns fatal for 11-year-old. Is India, under hefty tariffs, turning away from the US? Guy accused of snatching hat from boy at US Open IDed as rich CEO. Giuliani injured in high-speed highway crash. Report an error