Above-normal temperatures are expected throughout Texas, with the highest likelihood of warm weather across the southern half of the state.

If you're one of the millions of Americans thawing out after a week of Arctic air and deep freezes, spring weather and sunshine can't come soon enough. On Thursday, national forecasters gave us a sneak peek at the warmer season to come.

NOAA predicts a drier spring for the Southwest and wetter season for the Northwest and Appalachia. Punxsutawney Phil may have signaled six more weeks of winter, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has its own predictions for spring.

After an up-and-down winter across the Lone Star state, warmer weather is anticipated as we move into meteorological spring.