Weather chats with Mark Seeley

Capping off a warmer-than-normal January
Minnesota has recorded the coldest temperature in the nation just twice this month.
An MPR listener noted that after last year’s very windy January, this month seems much quieter in comparison.
According to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, the 15 or so inches on the ground this week is nothing compared to January 23, 1982 – when snow depth in the metro measured 38 inches.
The early days of December have brought the coldest temperatures of the season so far, with more than 40 Minnesota counties reporting subzero temperatures this week. MPR News guest host John Wanamaker talked about the cold and next week’s weather outlook with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.
A listener in Roseville wants to know if there’s still time to finish painting one side of their garage, which did not get painted this fall. To finish the job, they need one more day with temps in the 50s.
Temperatures so far this month are averaging 3 to 5 degrees warmer than normal around the state. It’s also been quite dry in many areas.
This year’s July was dryer than normal across most of Minnesota.
July sees spotty rainfall for much of the state
This July has seen spotty rainfall, which has contributed to a moderate drought.