Though the Farmer's Almanac predicts a warmer-than-normal spring, the winter weather will linger for a while longer, the forecast said.

After months of brutal cold fronts throughout New England, the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting warmer-than-normal temperatures for the region this spring. The Old Farmer's Almanac's long-range spring weather forecast is predicting warm temperatures for most of the country in April and May.

The weather in Chicago might feel like spring, but the change of seasons isn’t here quite yet. That hasn’t stopped many from preparing for what’s to come as winter finally reaches an end. The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its predictions for the upcoming spring and residents will want to take note of what the publication forecasts for the Chicago area.