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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

What to watch for with Friday's major winter storm

A major winter storm is taking aim at southern Minnesota, with a foot or more of snow projected for some areas on Friday. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley about the storm and snowfall trends in recent Decembers.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Wrapping up a warmer than normal autumn

Wrapping up a warmer than normal autumn

From September through November, more than 60 percent of days were warmer than normal in Minnesota, according to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley. He ran down the balmy weather and more with host Cathy Wurzer in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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Climatologist: Fast rain may cause more problems than help

Climatologist: Fast rain may cause more problems than help

It may be pouring rain in parts of central Minnesota and the southern part of the state. But we may be getting too much too fast, and it might not be enough to help us get out of the drought.
by Cathy Wurzer and Matt Mikus

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More wind in the forecast for crews battling the Greenwood Fire

Friday and Saturday will be critical in the fight against the large Greenwood Fire in northeastern Minnesota, according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer, Phil Picardi and MPR News Staff

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Mark Seeley: Hot, dry summer weather isn’t letting up

Mark Seeley: Hot, dry summer weather isn’t letting up

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked about this summer’s worsening drought, frequent heat advisories, and poor air quality due to wildfire smoke with retired University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota prepares for lingering drought

Retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley participated in the state drought task force meeting earlier this week. He told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer that based on current models, he’s expecting the drought to persist at least through October.
by Cathy Wurzer, Will Matuska and MPR News Staff

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Mark Seeley: 'Time to break out those light summer clothes'

The unusual heat experienced at the beginning of this month will likely be the norm for the coming weeks says retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley. He advised listeners to break out their summer clothes as well as water their gardens for the days ahead. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Mark Seeley about the hot and dry June in their weekly weather chat. Click on the audio player above to hear their conversation.

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