Weather chats with Mark Seeley

October 23, 2026 11:44 AM

Drought still remains in Minnesota, but rain is on the horizon

Mid-October saw a lot of wind and warmth, which means there’s still drought on the landscape.

by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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October 16, 2026 11:36 AM

Minnesota set for another warm spell, but it won't break records

Fall in Minnesota doesn’t mean cold temperatures are here to stay just yet, climatologist Mark Seeley tells MPR News.

by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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October 2, 2026 12:49 PM

This September was the 10th warmest in recorded history in Minnesota

September was wetter and warmer than usual.

by Emily Bright

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September 18, 2026 11:21 AM

Rain rolls across Minnesota after weeks of drought

Heavy rainfall Friday throughout southern Minnesota will help combat persistent drought.

by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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September 11, 2026 1:30 PM

Minnesota's warm start to September coming to an end

Through the first 10 days of the month, temperatures have been averaging from 5°F to 10°F above normal in most areas of Minnesota. The warmer than normal temperature pattern will end this weekend, and a period of cooler than normal temperatures will begin.

by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley