After the epic warmth of March, some probably wondered if we would pay for it with a cold April. We ended up with the first statewide snow- less April in 122 years! The featured map presents an IEM analysis of the difference the average temperature during April was from March. Areas shaded in red had a warmer March than April. Areas around Chicago and other locations to our east were remarkably warmer in March by about 3-4 degrees. The start of May looks to bring us warmer temperatures and numerous chances at thunderstorms along with severe weather.

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