Temperatures in Minnesota have been warmer than normal so far this year, particularly in northern Minnesota. That’s according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, who discussed the balmy weather and more with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
Overall, 2020 was warmer than average in Minnesota – and drier than normal, too. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer ran down the year in weather with retired university of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.
December temperatures have been averaging 9 to 12 degrees warmer than normal across much of Minnesota, according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.
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An MPR listener asked how many winter seasons — December through February — since 2000 have brought colder-than-normal temperatures to Minnesota. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with retired U of M climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley about this winter’s outlook and more in their weekly weather chat.
Temperatures around the state averaged 6 to 7 degrees cooler than normal in October, according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.
Wide swaths of Minnesota saw record daily snowfall totals this week — and there’s more snow in the forecast for this weekend. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley about the early-season snow.
After a dry September, this week brought a soaking rain to much of the state. According to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, more than a hundred climate stations reported a rainfall of between 1 to 2 inches, mainly overnight on Sunday.
An MPR listener wrote in, wondering how often the Twin Cities see measurable snowfall in October. According to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, that happens about one in every three years, based on 135 years of recordkeeping.
Portions of Minnesota saw their warmest temperatures of the month this week, with highs up to 88 degrees F in the western part of the state. That’s according to retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, who ran down the week in weather – and previewed more fall-like temps ahead – with host Cathy Wurzer.
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