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Dozens of Minnesota communities see record-setting temps within first week of March

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.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Warmest February in state history matching with warmest December

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.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Valentine's Day brought brief return of winter, but another warm wave on the way

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.
by Cathy Wurzer

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February maintains weird winter temperature trends

February maintains weird winter temperature trends

Since the start of February, temperatures have been averaging nearly 25 degrees above normal in Minnesota. Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley called it mind-boggling.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Groundhog Day marks middle of winter and sees a repeat of unusual warmth

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.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Colder temperatures may reverse in the next week

Colder temperatures may reverse in the next week

Average temperatures across the state for January have dropped into an extreme level of cold. However, the final weeks of January may see the opposite effect. If so, Minnesota could have its warmest winter in nearly 30 years.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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2023 is the 8th-warmest year in Minnesota history

2023 is the 8th-warmest year in Minnesota history

December and November saw record-breaking weather extremes, making 2023 the eighth-warmest year in state history. And although January may feel cooler, it’s still above average.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota is on track for warmest December in state history

As has been the theme this season, warmer trends and less-than-average precipitation have taken hold, meaning Minnesota's warmest December in state history is likely on the horizon. If warm trends continue over the next weeks, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth could see their warmest December since 1877.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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