Despite more snowfall in central Illinois, March is still expected to be warmer than normal.

Ed Shimon at the National Weather Service in Lincoln says this cold stretch should only last into next week before things moderate. He points out, cold air is not that far west so it's not out of the question for cooler days here and there.

According to Shimon, April, May, and June are still showing a strong above-normal signal for both temperatures and precipitation.

Shimon notes an above-average temperature trend along with above-normal precipitation tends to lend itself to a more active storm season. He says there are other factors but things could be active this spring.