On February 2, 2025, Staten Island Chuck emerged at the Staten Island Zoo and did not see his shadow, signaling an early spring. His prediction contrasts with Punxsutawney Phil, who saw his shadow in Pennsylvania, forecasting six more weeks of winter.
Staten Island Chuck has an impressive 85% accuracy rate, much higher than Punxsutawney Phil’s 35%. The Groundhog Day tradition, rooted in German folklore, suggests that a shadow means winter lingers, while no shadow signals an early spring.
Though not scientifically proven, these predictions remain a beloved tradition across the U.S. each year.