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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

Minnesota experiences its 4th warmest June in history

Minnesota experiences its 4th warmest June in history

A large percentage of climate observers have reported less than a half-inch of rainfall this month across the state, but that might change this weekend. Meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the recent hot, dry weather.  
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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Drought is spreading across Minnesota as the state is hit with warmer than average temperatures

Drought is spreading across Minnesota as the state is hit with warmer than average temperatures

Despite scattered storms and cooler temperatures over the past week, a large part of the state continues to deal with a worsening drought. Meteorologist Mark Seeley sat down with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the recent weather.
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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Poor air quality continues to plague parts of the country including Minnesota

Poor air quality continues to plague parts of the country including Minnesota

Minnesota feels the heat with a warm start to the month, and poor air quality will continue deeper into summer. Meteorologist Mark Seeley sat down with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the recent weather.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Matthew Alvarez

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Humid and muggy temps lead to a historic warm May

Humid and muggy temps lead to a historic warm May

Late May has felt like early July as humid and muggy weather lead to some of the highest temps in Minnesota history. Meteorologist Mark Seeley sat down with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the recent weather.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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When is the peak of hail season in Minnesota?

When is the peak of hail season in Minnesota?

Following another week of consistent warm temperatures, an MPR News listener wanted to know when the peak of the hail season in Minnesota begins. The answer? Soon.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Consistent warm weather provides relief after rainy weeks

Consistent warm weather provides relief after rainy weeks

Minnesota weather may have finally turned the corner with consistent warm temps. MPR News’ Phil Picardi spoke with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley to discuss the sunny weather and the forecast ahead.
by Phil Picardi and Lukas Levin

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Heavy rain last week preludes wet weather again this week

Heavy rain last week preludes wet weather again this week

With two rainy weeks behind us, the chance of the dry season starting may be some time away. Mark Seeley joins MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about that and more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Snow and rain conclude a week of already heavy precipitation

Snow and rain conclude a week of already heavy precipitation

With recent floods across the state and rain topping off the week, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer catches up with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley to discuss the wet weather and what lies ahead.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Above average air temps and high winds signals spring season

Above average air temps and high winds signals spring season

Minnesota weather usually fluctuates widely when moving into spring. And with the possibility snowfall occurring only a couple of days after 80-degree-weather, one MPR News listener wanted to know what is the likelihood of seeing snowfall again in May.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Third-snowiest winter wraps up with a warm look ahead

Minnesota reached it’s third-snowiest season, with the Twin Cities hitting nearly 90 inches of snow alone. According to meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, if the rain we received earlier in the year was actually snow, our snowfall totals could’ve been up to 141 inches.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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