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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

The melt continues in Minnesota this week

According to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, a prolonged dry spell and frequent freezing temperatures at night have helped keep many rivers at manageable levels.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The second half of March ended up being drier than normal

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley for an update on the spring flood outlook.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Watching for signs of spring (flooding)

With spring officially in the door, attention in Minnesota is shifting from the snow situation to a rising flood threat along many rivers, particularly in the southern part of the state.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How much snow? When will it start? What you need to know about this weekend's storm

How much snow? When will it start? What you need to know about this weekend's storm

A wide swath of Minnesota is in line for anywhere from 8 to 11 inches of heavy, wet snow. Northern Minnesota could see anywhere from just 4 inches (yes, we've reached the point where 4 inches is considered a small snowfall) to 9 inches.
by Nancy Yang and Sara Porter

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It's official: February 2019 was the snowiest in state history

According to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, Owatonna saw 52.5 inches of snow, beating the previous February record of 51 inches set in 1939.
by Cathy Wurzer

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All that February snow spells higher spring flood risk

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued its initial spring flood outlook for the Minnesota, Upper Mississippi, and western Wisconsin river basins, showing a higher than usual flood potential.
by Cathy Wurzer

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This could end up being the snowiest February in state history

Several climate stations from Hastings to Cotton are already reporting their snowiest February ever, with more than 20 inches of snowfall to date and two weeks left in the month.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Unusually heavy snowfall so far this February

In Minnesota, it's rare for February to take the title of snowiest month, but so far this month is on track to do just that.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Putting this week's deep freeze in context

According to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, Minnesota reported the nation's coldest temperature 11 times in the second half of January. Seeley talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the cause of the recent deep freeze, and other weather topics.
by Cathy Wurzer

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