Cold air may not dominate the March weather patterns but it won't be far off either.

Ed Shimon at the National Weather Service in Lincoln indicates the March outlooks are showing things to be cooler but not as cold as other parts of the upper Midwest.

While it is hard to predict snow events, Shimon just has a hunch we're in for a big-time snow event at some point this month.

Beyond March, above-normal precipitation is dominating the outlooks all the way into the summer. Shimon notes there shouldn't be any issues with drought this year and hopes producers can find some time to get those crops in the ground this spring.