The humble groundhog -- sometimes called a woodchuck or whistle-pig -- is a large rodent that belongs to the same family as the squirrel.

Here's how Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction could impact our local weather for six weeks of winter or six weeks till spring.

Groundhog Day is almost here and although we do not have groundhogs in the Treasure State we do have some close relatives like the marmot, ground squirrels and prairie dogs.

Groundhog Club co-handler John Griffiths co-handler Al Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 133rd celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in ...

AVERAGE LOW FOR JANUARY 31st: 15° FRIDAY’S SUNRISE: 7:22 AM FRIDAY’S SUNSET: 5:21 PM Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – We dry out closer to midnight. Then we see ...

Wildlife Prairie Park’s ‘Gertie the Groundhog’ was ranked fifth, predicting 65% correct since 2005. The theory goes like this ...

Georgia’s own General Beauregard Lee ranked #2 among the most accurate weather-predicting groundhogs, according to NOAA. With an 80% accuracy rate, he outshines Punxsutawney Phil. from 41NBC News | WM ...

A famous annual weather prediction will be made on Sunday morning by a unique figure, a rodent with a pretty poor track record. Groundhog Day on February 2nd marks the day that Punxsutawney Phil will ...

Sam has his own opinions, but more people may be more familiar with Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog ...

The weather-predicting groundhog celebrity has met two presidents and drinks a life-extending elixir: "Our Phil is like, probably 139 years old," Groundhog Club Inner Circle President Tom Dunkel says.

Groundhog Day is this Sunday, and the furry friend will predict if there are six more weeks of winter or if we will see an early spring. Just how accurate is Phil?

Even though the Staten Island celebrity is the best animal prognosticator in the business, Chuck doesn't let it go to his ...