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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

'Unbelievably warm' December continues upward temperature trend

'Unbelievably warm' December continues upward temperature trend

A lack of snow on the ground for much of Minnesota has been just one indication of warming temperatures during the winter months. Minnesotans aren’t just seeing low precipitation, they’re feeling it, too. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with retired climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley about the upward trends in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Dry and warm November stands out against recent years

Dry and warm November stands out against recent years

According to retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley approximately two-thirds of days in the month were warmer than normal. and although it may not have felt like that warm, Thursday concluded one of the warmest Novembers since 1895.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Manure scent wafts across Minnesota on high winds and warm temps

Manure scent wafts across Minnesota on high winds and warm temps

Our warmer-than-average November came with high winds — which created the perfect conditions for the manure smell many experienced the past week. MPR News host Phil Picardi spoke with retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley on Morning Edition’s weekly weather chat.
by Phil Picardi and Lukas Levin

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Warming trends in November could be felt as early as next week

Warming trends in November could be felt as early as next week

An MPR listener wanted to know: What are the recent climate trends for Minnesota? MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley about the warmer trends in this weeks weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer, Mark Seeley and Lukas Levin

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November starts cold following a wet and warm October

November starts cold following a wet and warm October

It’s been a cold start to November following a warmer-than-average and wet October in Minnesota. Retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley talks about the chill and easing drought conditions with Cathy Wurzer in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Soggy October wraps up with snow

Soggy October wraps up with snow

It’s been a rain-filled October, with many daily rainfall total records broken. But the rain switched to snow for parts of northern Minnesota and North Dakota Thursday, reminding us that winter is right around the corner. Retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley spoke with Cathy Wurzer about it in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Frost creeps across Minnesota as rain concludes the week

Frost creeps across Minnesota as rain concludes the week

Widespread rains concluded the week with frost creeping across the majority of the state. a third of the Minnesota landscape is seeing moderate drought and 40 percent in extreme.
by Cathy Wurzer, Mark Seeley and Lukas Levin

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October starts with heat after wet and warm September

October starts with heat after wet and warm September

With October starting off so warm, the cold temperatures taking over the weekend won’t be enough to totally off-set the average monthly temperature. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley about the wide weather swings in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer, Mark Seeley and Lukas Levin

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Hottest September ever in Minnesota with dozens of new daily rainfall records

Hottest September ever in Minnesota with dozens of new daily rainfall records

The latest drought monitor shows some relief from extremely dry conditions that have plagued Minnesota for the past several months, thanks in part to showers across the state.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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