Handlers: Punxsutawney Phil Sees Six More Weeks Of Winter

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog foresees no early end to winter. Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers announced Friday the weather prognosticator saw his shadow. Legend has it if the furry rodent casts a shadow on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, expect six more weeks of winter-like weather. Phil’s prediction is decided ahead of time by…

Snow Slows Or Shuts Down Much Of Normally Sunny Deep South

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — An unusually heavy December snowfall across much of the Deep South tapered off Saturday, icy road conditions were still a threat and thousands remained without electricity throughout the region. Forecasters warned that moisture on the roadways could freeze overnight and cause black ice to form. The National…