Whether you call him groundhog, woodchuck, whistle-pig or use the full genus and species name, Marmota monax, the nation’s premiere animal weather forecaster has been making headlines as Punxsutawney Phil for decades.

Groundhog Day is always on Feb. 2, which in 2026 lands on a Monday. Punxsutawney Phil - as well as other prophetic groundhogs around the nation - will predict the forecast early in the morning. (Typically around 7:30 a.m.)

Step aside, Punxsutawney Phil and Buckeye Chuck, Benny the Bass is here to forecast spring at Ohio Buckeye Lake festival. Here's how.

Lawns can be tricky to maintain, so finding yard damage can be frustrating. Here's how to tell if the perpetrator is a groundhog or something else.

Groundhog Day is sneaking up like a rodent burrowing underground. Find out how to celebrate it in Colorado.

Punxsutawney Phil may be the headliner, but the Susquehanna Valley has its own lineup of weather-predicting groundhogs.

Seeing groundhogs on your property can undoubtedly make your heart sink. Also called "woodchucks," these large rodents are known for their extensive burrowing activities that can quickly tear up a yard or garden. According to the University of Maryland ...