In the short term, dry weather patterns appear to be sticking around for much of the Midwest, but there are hopes for recharging rains this spring.
A map illustrates the typical La Niña weather pattern outlooks.
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Meteorologist optimistic for spring rains in the Midwest
From the Weather Outlook series
According to the National Weather Service’s newest three-month outlook, released Dec. 8, most of Illinois has a 40-50% probability of above-average precipitation, while eastern Iowa and eastern Missouri have a 33-40% chance of higher than normal moisture. Western Iowa and western Missouri are showing equal chances for above- or below-normal precipitation.
