Weather chats with Mark Seeley

According to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, wide swaths of northeastern Minnesota have reported more than 40 inches of snow already this winter, while areas around Duluth in particular have seen more than 50 inches.
Temperatures in Minnesota have been warmer than normal so far this year, particularly in northern Minnesota. That’s according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, who discussed the balmy weather and more with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
Overall, 2020 was warmer than average in Minnesota – and drier than normal, too. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer ran down the year in weather with retired university of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.
December temperatures have been averaging 9 to 12 degrees warmer than normal across much of Minnesota, according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.
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.