Since 1886, when the tradition began, Groundhog Day has been held on Feb. 2 every year. But it wasn’t always about a groundhog coming out of the ground to assess his shadow. The tradition came from a Christian religious holiday called Candlemas Day, according to The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club website.

On Sunday, Feb. 2, Americans will recognize one of the quirkiest dates on the calendar: Groundhog Day, when the forecast for winter rests with a famous marmot.

Groundhog Day is Sunday, Feb. 2. California doesn't have a Groundhog Day celebration, but in a variation on the tradition, The Living Desert in Palm Desert uses a desert tortoise, Mojave Maxine, to indicate when spring has arrived.

Punxsutawney Phil made his annual prediction in Pennsylvania on Sunday as the world's most famous groundhog saw a shadow, meaning the U.S. and Canada are set for six more weeks of winter. What Is Groundhog Day?

Groundhog Day is all about getting a weather report from a groundhog (or something else). Here's how accurate those prognosticators are according to NOAA.

There were furry hats and fireworks to celebrate Punxsutawney Phil. Did he see his shadow on Groundhog Day? Follow along for live updates.

What a mess on Groundhog Day in 2011. FOX6's Tom Wachs shows you the snowfall totals from that date in Milwaukee history.