We have had above average temperatures every month since last fall, and as that trend continues we could be in the fields early this spring. But, state climatologist Jim Angel says we have a couple of weeks of cooler weather ahead that may slow things down a bit.

After the next couple of weeks, Angel expects a return to warmer than normal weather into the summer months, but is a little skeptical of reports of a possible hot and dry growing season.

State climatologist Jim Angel.