Punxsutawney Phil predicts early 2016 spring

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Despite clear skies and subfreezing temperatures, Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring Feb. 2, 2016.

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Groundhog Club Inner Circle Member Dan McGinley entertains the crowd prior to Punxsutawney Phill’s annual weather prediction on Gobbler’s Knob on the 130th Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alan Freed

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Groundhog Club Vice President Jeff Lundy reads Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction on Gobbler’s Knob on the 130th Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alan Freed

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The Groundhog Club’s Inner Circle members arrive at Gobbler’s Knob before a crowd of thousands on the 130th Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alan Freed

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Groundhog Club President Bill Deeley (R) listens to Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction on Gobbler’s Knob on the 130th Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alan Freed

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Sharon Adams of Philadelphia cheers for six more weeks of winter prior to Phil’s annual weather prediction on Gobbler’s Knob on the 130th Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alan Freed

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Fans of Punxsutawney Phil show their support on the 130th Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alan Freed

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Groundhog co-handler Ron Ploucha holds up groundhog Punxsutawney Phil after Phil’s annual weather prediction on Gobbler’s Knob on the 130th Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alan Freed

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Groundhog co-handler Ron Ploucha pets Punxsutawney Phil in his holding cage following the annual forecast at Gobbler’s Knob on the 130th Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alan Freed

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Groundhog co-handler John Griffiths holds up groundhog Punxsutawney Phil after Phil’s annual weather prediction on Gobbler’s Knob on the 130th Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alan Freed

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Groundhog Club Vice President Jeff Lundy (L), shares Phil’s prediction with co-handler Ron Ploucha on Gobbler’s Knob on the 130th Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alan Freed

Groundhog co-handler Ron Ploucha holds up groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Tuesday after Phil’s annual weather prediction on Gobbler’s Knob on the 130th Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pa. Phil predicted an early spring. (Photo: Reuters/Alan Freed)

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