Groundhog Day 2020: Punxsutawney Phil sees no shadow, predicts early spring

Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring in the annual Groundhog Day tradition in Punxsutawney, Pa., on Feb. 2. (Video: PCN via AP)

For many in the Lower 48, it’s been a year without a winter. Temperatures have stayed well above average, while snow has been scarce. The calendar says it’s the season’s midpoint, but will winter finally take control during its second half or remain in hibernation? According to groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, it’s the latter, and we’ll have an early spring.