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Weather chats with Mark Seeley
Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

The weather forecast farmers have been waiting for: Spring is here to stay

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Orange cones are stationed along the shoulders as traffic on Interstate 94 crosses the Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis on Friday, April 4. Construction is expected to cause travel delays along that stretch of freeway through the fall.
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April started off a bit cooler than normal but with springlike weather in the forecast and soil temperatures rising, farmers can start planting seeds.

“A lot of them are ready to plant small grains like wheat, because the soil temperatures this week are up in the 40s,” said meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley.

While snow may be possible for those in northern Minnesota, Seeley said this “hesitant” start to spring is finally over. Subzero to single-digit lows will disappear as warmth settles in statewide.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Seeley about the farming season ahead in their weekly weather chat. Click the player above to hear their conversation.