With the severe weather season on the way, one bright point according to some is that the El Nino system that has fueled recent weather is on the way out.

State Climatologist Justin Glisan says that the system is what brought the warmer weather seen in February, and some of the recent rains. He tells Raccoon Valley Radio that even though El Nino is moving out, it could still have an effect on weather in the coming months.

“We might expect more thunderstorm behavior as we move into April, May. We start to enter a severe weather season and with a warmer atmosphere and a wetter signal, this could suggest that the large-scale models are showing a more active storm track, and hence more thunderstorm behavior.”

Glisan mentions that some winter weather may still be in the cards, as snow has fallen as late as May before. He adds that the state will most likely see some warmer conditions moving forward, with wet conditions in the southern part of the state as well. Glisan explains that with previous drought conditions, the silver lining moving forward is that dry conditions are not expected, and some moisture should be making its way into the area.