If Farmer's Almanac is right, Illinois could be in for a very interesting Spring as the time around Easter is predicted to be nice, but the rest of the season will be 'unsettled'.
Folklore tells us that when it comes to weather in Missouri in March, if the month begins like a lion, it will go out like a lamb. Not sure if that's true, but all indications are that energy is building up to start off next month with something significant.
If you thought the worst part of winter was over, you may want to brace yourself as arctic air is about to blast Missouri soon and it may bring big snow with it.