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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

How do Minnesota’s recent winters stack up?

How do Minnesota’s recent winters stack up?

An MPR listener asked how many winter seasons — December through February — since 2000 have brought colder-than-normal temperatures to Minnesota. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with retired U of M climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley about this winter’s outlook and more in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A cold and unseasonably snowy week in Minnesota

A cold and unseasonably snowy week in Minnesota

Wide swaths of Minnesota saw record daily snowfall totals this week — and there’s more snow in the forecast for this weekend. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley about the early-season snow.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A much-needed rainfall this week

After a dry September, this week brought a soaking rain to much of the state. According to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, more than a hundred climate stations reported a rainfall of between 1 to 2 inches, mainly overnight on Sunday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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How often does the Twin Cities see snow in October?

How often does the Twin Cities see snow in October?

An MPR listener wrote in, wondering how often the Twin Cities see measurable snowfall in October. According to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, that happens about one in every three years, based on 135 years of recordkeeping.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A warm start to autumn in Minnesota

A warm start to autumn in Minnesota

Portions of Minnesota saw their warmest temperatures of the month this week, with highs up to 88 degrees F in the western part of the state. That’s according to retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, who ran down the week in weather – and previewed more fall-like temps ahead – with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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Seeley: This week’s cool weather a ‘real slap in the face’

Retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the noticeable drop in temperatures this week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Wrapping up a warm, rainy August

Most of the state saw average temperatures in August that were 1 to 3 degrees hotter than normal. That’s according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, who ran down the month in weather with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer in their weekly chat.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Weather chat: Storms brought more storms, tornadoes this week

Storms brought several tornadoes and record-breaking rainfalls to many parts of the state last weekend. Retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley discussed the storms with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer in their weekly weather chat.
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