Much of the country is forecast to see warmer-than-average temperatures and drought conditions this spring, according to NOAA.

La Niña, the climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean responsible for cooler-than-average temperatures, remains in full force, but forecasters estimate a 66% chance of a switch to more neutral weather this spring, the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center reported.

With meteorological winter almost at its end, NOAA has released its seasonal forecast looking ahead to March, April, and May.

Above-normal temperatures are expected throughout Texas, with the highest likelihood of warm weather across the southern half of the state.

We are coming up on a part of the year where the potential for severe weather increases. So, what long-term trends are we seeing?