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

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.

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,