A wet spring seems to be on its way for central Illinois.

Ed Shimon at the National Weather Service in Lincoln tells Regional Radio the March outlook starts out rather pleasant as the overall trend is above-average precipitation and equal chances for above or below normal temperatures. 

According to Shimon, March is a month of transitions. We gradually see the sun out longer and longer throughout March, which means we start to see temperatures gradually increase.

March has seen some snow in central Illinois however, Shimon doubts we'll see much of it, if any, this far south. He indicates April snow is even less likely this year.

The three-month outlook shows warm air just to the south of the listening area, which leads Shimon to believe things could be rather mild. However, he points out we're likely to see some pretty wet days this spring.

March gains roughly an hour and a half of sunlight from beginning to end. With that increase in sun energy comes increased chances for severe weather. 

Shimon reminds - as listeners heard over the weekend - this is severe weather preparedness week.