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Driest February on Record in Lincoln

Snow and a wintry mix lingering across east central Illinois this morning will continue to taper off from the west. Temps warm into the 40s this afternoon, then rain will spread into the area late tonight. There will be daily chances for showers & storms much of the week.

It was the driest February on record for Lincoln, with just 0.08 inches of precipitation during the month. Records for Lincoln date back to 1906. In Springfield, the month was tied for the 3rd driest February on record. In Peoria, it was the 8th driest February on record. The well below normal precipitation contributed to worsening drought conditions. For the latest on the drought, visit weather.gov/ilx/droughtinformationstatement