Six more weeks of winter ‘forecast’

Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania, has forecast six more weeks of winter, his handlers said. Members of the Inner Circle announced the “prediction”.

A German legend has it that if a furry rodent sees his shadow on February 2, winter will last another six weeks. If not, spring comes early. The forecast was also announced on Twitter, as was referenced in the official proclamation read by Bill Deeley, president of the Inner Circle.

“Forecasts abound on the internet, but, I, Punxsutawney Phil am still your best bet. Yes, a shadow I see, you can start to Twitter, hash tag: Six more weeks of winter!”