FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - March 2025 is officially in the books and it's time to look back at the month in the weather world as we transition over into April. Preparing for severe weather The main headline from March is that it was a warm month. In fact, it was the 11th warmest March on record in Fort Wayne, with weather records dating back to 1897. Our warmest day of the month was the 78° high temperature we experienced on Friday, March 14th. It was the 11th warmest March on record in Fort Wayne. Precipitation-wise, we picked up 2.30 inches total for March. This is just over a half an inch below average. Once again though, not a lot of precipitation was seen on any individual day and we now move into second place on the all-time list of daily one inch or more precipitation gaps in Fort Wayne. Since 1897, only October 1914 to December 1915 has seen a longer gap and it will take quite a feat to catch up to this record. Ultimately, it was the 42nd driest March on record in Fort Wayne. It was the 42nd driest March on record.We are currently seeing the second longest gap between an inch or more of precipitation in Fort Wayne's history. The precipitation we did see toward the end of the month came in the form of severe thunderstorms. For a look back at this event, click the link below. Sunday storms wreak havoc in northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio Turning to snowfall, it has been tough-going for the snow lovers, as we only picked up a measly three-tenths of an inch of snow in March. This is well below average and marks the tenth straight March with below average snowfall being documented. We also once again extend our record without a three inch or more snowfall in Fort Wayne, as we close in on the 800 day mark. Not much snow fell in March.We extend our record without a three inch or more snowfall in Fort Wayne. As is often the case this time of the year, March was a windy month. One day saw a peak wind gust greater than 50 mph in Fort Wayne, which was March 15th. Readings in the 40 mph range round out the list of top five windiest days this March. The windy conditions are the result of large high and low pressure systems passing by this time of the year. We saw plenty of windy times in March. We ended the month with only 35 percent of the possible sunshine, which we hope to improve upon in April. We saw 35 percent of the possible sunshine in March. Looking ahead, April is the month when spring really kicks into full gear, as average highs climb from the 50s to the 60s by month's end! Our average low temperatures go from the 30s to the 40s, but it is important to wait to plant until May, as frigid nights in April are still quite common. We average 3.74 inches of precipitation and only 0.8 inches of snow. In April, we can look forward to warmer temperatures! Remember last year? It was the rainiest April ever! We picked up a whopping 7.39 inches of precipitation in April 2024. It was the rainiest April ever last year. Could we experience a repeat story this April? Well, the Climate Prediction Center has placed us in above average precipitation probabilities for the month and we will deal with severe weather again during the first week of the month, so we will monitor this closely. We have equal chances for above or below average temperatures though during the month. CPC: Chances for above average precipitation in our area in April 2025.CPC: Equal chances for above or below average temperatures in our area in April 2025. Enjoy the grass getting greener and the air getting warmer! To track all that April brings, visit our WANE 15 Weather Page. ...read more read less