By groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted from (Pennsylvania) expected to be a long winter in the U.S., reports the Associated Press. Through many years of annual tradition, with imported from Germany in the United States immigrants must match the name groundhog Phil, or winter or long pass to decide quickly.

Famous Groundhog Phil of the Pennsylvania town Panksutoni saw his shadow, the view from the hole, and thus predicted a prolonged winter. Cold storage According to popular belief, for another six weeks. Recall the first time in Pennsylvania Groundhog Day was celebrated in 1887.

Every year on February 2 Groundhog to leave the house and keep his choice if Phil sees his shadow and returns to the house, the winter will be long, but if he continues on the road - it's time to get ready for spring. In 2013, Phil was on the ...

Every year on February 2 Groundhog to leave the house and keep his choice if Phil sees his shadow and returns to the house, the winter will be long, but if he continues on the road - it's time to get ready for spring. In 2013, Phil was on the ...

After last Saturday, the famous groundhog Phil a speedy end to the American winter predicted, half the country was covered with snow. Heavy rainfall in the Midwest and East Coast observed. In many areas the snow will stop until Tuesday.

All those who would think of the approach of spring, today, according to the old American tradition of celebrating Groundhog Day. Samara Zoo said the day before yesterday, 1st February. Currently marmots - Samara pets zoo - were already awake.