Groundhog Day marks the midpoint of winter, blending European folklore with modern fun as Americans turn to a groundhog’s shadow to predict the season’s outcome — either six more weeks of winter or an early spring.

The cold days of winter make spring seem far away but just how long it will be until we feel a warm up remains to be seen. We will get a strong hint Sunday, however, when Punxsutawney Phil makes his annual appearance at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney,

If you're planning on catching a glimpse of Punxsutawney Phil this Sunday, you'll need to set your alarms early!

Groundhog Day takes place every year in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where the resident groundhog makes his prediction on the remaining winter.

Over the years, looking to Pennsylvania’s most famous rodent to tell us when we can usher in spring has become a tradition. But, how often is Punxsutawney Phil right?