The National Weather Service in Lincoln is concerned about the lack of rain in long-term weather forecasts, suggesting we could be on the way to a dry spring and mirroring the way the drought of 2012 started.

Chris Miller at the National Weather Service says right as we shift to November, December and beyond, things are looking unpredictable. Miller notes right now they are looking for a dry and cool start to the winter but the weather pattern we're in would suggest a more wet start to the winter.

The rollercoaster ride of temperatures will continue. Miller says it won't be unusual to see temperatures in the 40s and limited precipitation. 

Drought is expanding across the country and Miller says the winter is going to do little to ease that. He says rarely is winter a drought-busting season.

This pattern last took place in 2011 with 2012 was dominated by extreme drought. Miller says a long-term rainfall is needed soon, otherwise, we're likely looking at a dry spring.