Groundhog Club handler Ron Ploucha, front left, is surrounded by members of the inner circle of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club after taking Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog from his burrow, during the 129th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. Monday. Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter weather.

Phil has his fans, whether or not he predicts more winter.

A visitor to Gobbler's Knob watches as Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, sees his shadow and forecasts six more weeks of winter.

Punxsutawney Phil sits on display after making his prediction.

This photo taken with a fisheye lens shows the crowd Pennsylvania State Police estimated at 11,000 gather on Gobbler's Knob to see Punxsutawney Phil Monday.

Deeley, right, taps the door to awaken Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 129th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa.

Al Donst of Belvidere, N.J., has made the Feb. 2 trip to Gobbler's Knob 14 times.

Ploucha holds Punxsutawney Phil while the crowd awaits his prediction.

Groundhog Club handler Ron Ploucha, left, holds Punxsutawney Phil as the groundhog hears cheers from the crowd.