• Warm, wet March kicks off spring

    Apr 10, 2026 4:30 pm by Trent FordWater Survey
    Rain drops cling to branches with new leaves.

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    • Rain drops cling to branches with new leaves.

    March saw rollercoaster temperatures set numerous records and well above average precipitation that improved drought conditions in Illinois, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the Prairie Research Institute.