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

The NOAA released its three-month weather outlook this week, analyzing the temperature and precipitation predictions for March through May. La Niña, the climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean responsible for cooler-than-average temperatures,

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

Though Ohio is still in winter mode, it's never too early to think about spring. NOAA three-month maps predict a warmer, wetter spring for Ohio.

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