Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter.
Thousands gathered at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney to witness Phil's prediction.
Phil's prediction is based on a German legend about a furry rodent.
Phil has predicted winter more than 100 times, according to records dating back to 1887.
The 2022 and 2021 forecasts both called for six more weeks of winter.
New York City's Staten Island Chuck also made a prediction for an early spring.
Phil and Chuck made their predictions amidst a deadly storm in the South.
The storm caused widespread flight cancellations, power outages, and school closures.
Eight weather-related deaths have been confirmed in Texas.
The "inner circle" is responsible for caring for Phil and planning events in Punxsutawney.