Weather chats with Mark Seeley

Dozens of Minnesota communities see record-setting temps within first week of March
March is already a record breaker only one week in. Higher than average temperatures have led to drier conditions, drawing concerns of wildfire season picking up in Minnesota.
Warmest February in state history matching with warmest December
The majority of winter has been spent above freezing. In places like International Falls, nationally regarded as being one of the coldest cities in America, there have been more days above freezing than usual.
Valentine's Day brought brief return of winter, but another warm wave on the way
While the cold has lingered briefly, retired climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley told MPR News’ Cathy Wurzer he expects temperatures to warm up again over the weekend and stick around for the rest of February.
Groundhog Day marks middle of winter and sees a repeat of unusual warmth
Almost 30 years ago to the date, Tower set a state record for the coldest day in Minnesota, making it more than 90 degrees below freezing. Now, we’re experiencing the state’s warmest meteorological winter.