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Climate Cast
Every Thursday, MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner joins The Daily Circuit to talk about the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we're seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide.
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What kind of a winter are we likely to get this season, and how do we know?

When scientists offer seasonal forecasts that go a few months into the future, they try to account for various factors like "oscillations." How do they do it — and can they give us any clues about the approaching winter?

As always, Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joins The Daily Circuit for a look at how climate news is affecting Minnesota.

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Climate Cast
Every Thursday, MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner joins The Daily Circuit to talk about the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we're seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide.
MPR Illustration