An above-average temperature signal remains strong through the upcoming spring and all the way to the winter.

Ed Shimon at the National Weather Service in Lincoln explains the signal has held steady in recent weeks leading him to believe there is something forecasters are picking up on that will keep temperatures very tolerable as we start April.

According to Shimon, there is currently a deep level of dryness in Illinois and so there is the chance of flash drought with above-normal temperatures looking likely this spring and summer. 

As far as precipitation outlooks, Shimon explains there isn't a strong signal one way or another for above, normal, or below-normal precipitation in the outlooks.

After an up-and-down temperature week last week, April should welcome the consistent above-normal temperature signal and Shimon hopes to see more pleasant spring days. He warns the storm season tends to pick up this time of the year so always have an eye to the sky and keep up with the latest in your local weather.