# Groundhog Day Today! Feb. 2 **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [February 2, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/groundhog-day-today-feb-2/54047 "2026-02-02T11:03:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/groundhog-day-today-feb-2/54047/1 "2026-02-02T11:03:41Z")
> **[Groundhog Day predictions. How to watch Phil, Woody forecast spring](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/groundhog-day-predictions-watch-phil-020045855.html)** > > Since the 1800s, Groundhog Day has been observed on Feb. 2. The longstanding tradition calls for groundhogs to tell us if spring is near. Since the 1800s, Groundhog Day has been observed on Feb. 2. The longstanding tradition calls for the fur-bearing weather forecasters to tell us if spring is coming. According to lore, if groundhogs — known as woodchucks in Michigan — emerge from their burrows and: - **see their shadow:** They will retreat and there will be six more weeks of wintry weather. - **don’t see their shadows:** Early spring weather is right around the corner, and we can expect warm temperatures in the coming weeks. Here’s what to know about Groundhog Day, including what time Phil will make his prediction in 2026. ## When is Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day is Monday, Feb. 2. ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/groundhog-day-today-feb-2/54047/2 "2026-02-02T11:18:05Z")
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**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/groundhog-day-today-feb-2/54047/3 "2026-02-02T13:19:00Z")
Very funny 😆 I laughed at the theater- I thought it was a comedy at first viewing… ---
**Author:** ![differentdan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/differentdan/32/33530_2.png) [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/groundhog-day-today-feb-2/54047/4 "2026-02-02T13:46:56Z")
A classic movie for sure, will have to give it a rewatch. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/groundhog-day-today-feb-2/54047/5 "2026-02-02T16:52:56Z")
![IMG_8652](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/1/9/19cb479e9ce55309ddfa7c4128e624e904acd3dd.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Pegasus](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/pegasus/32/25035_2.png) [@Pegasus](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Pegasus)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/groundhog-day-today-feb-2/54047/6 "2026-02-02T17:04:42Z")
Nice! Six more weeks to stay at home in the warmth and spend time with RW Elements. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![WeaverPixel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/weaverpixel/32/25453_2.png) [@WeaverPixel](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/WeaverPixel)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/groundhog-day-today-feb-2/54047/7 "2026-02-02T19:50:29Z")
I will travel to Spain next week. There it should have 20°C and I will work on the beach ☺ Thank you Phil 😎 ---
**Author:** ![rblucchesi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/919ad9/32.png) [@rblucchesi](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/rblucchesi)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/groundhog-day-today-feb-2/54047/8 "2026-02-02T20:57:21Z")
Ahh, life’s a beach, as we say. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/groundhog-day-today-feb-2/54047/9 "2026-02-02T21:54:30Z")
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**Author:** ![jbyfield](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jbyfield/32/82_2.png) [@jbyfield](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbyfield)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/groundhog-day-today-feb-2/54047/10 "2026-02-03T18:50:45Z")
> **[Groundhog Day predictions. How to watch Phil, Woody forecast spring](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/groundhog-day-predictions-watch-phil-020045855.html)** > > Since the 1800s, Groundhog Day has been observed on Feb. 2. The longstanding tradition calls for groundhogs to tell us if spring is near. Since the 1800s, Groundhog Day has been observed on Feb. 2. The longstanding tradition calls for the fur-bearing weather forecasters to tell us if spring is coming. According to lore, if groundhogs — known as woodchucks in Michigan — emerge from their burrows and: - **see their shadow:** They will retreat and there will be six more weeks of wintry weather. - **don’t see their shadows:** Early spring weather is right around the corner, and we can expect warm temperatures in the coming weeks. Here’s what to know about Groundhog Day, including what time Phil will make his prediction in 2026. ## When is Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day is Monday, Feb. 2.