Punxsutawney Phil makes his Groundhog Day winter prediction

However, out of 19 weather-predicting rodents, Phil’s New York cousin, Staten Island Chuck, led the way in accuracy, scoring a more favorable 85 percent prediction rate.

In the weeks leading up to his big day, Phil toured the commonwealth, including a stop outside Penn State University in State College, where his appearance produced a wait time of over two hours, according to the Centre County Gazette.

Animal rights activists led by PETA — putting on their own yearly tradition — called for Punxsutawney Phil to retire, and this year suggested a hologram replace the beloved animal.