January has been one to remember but the weather could turn around if the long-term outlooks are correct.

Nicole Albano at the National Weather Service in Lincoln indicates February and March are showing temperatures and precipitation moderating.

According to Albano, a moderating precipitation outlook should help drought conditions. Central Illinois is not in a serious drought now but that could change if we don't start to get more moisture.

Albano reminds that the six to ten inches of snow that's fallen in parts of the listening area does not equate to six to ten inches of measurable moisture.