Weather chats with Mark Seeley

December was a warmer than normal month with average monthly temperatures around the state running 6 to 9 degrees F above normal. In fact on a statewide basis this December will rank among the ten warmest historically dating back to 1895.
This year will rank among the 20 wettest years in state history, and among the 20 warmest. That's according to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley.
This November has been much colder than usual. Retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley discusses our lack of a real fall this year with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
Cool and wet are the two appropriate descriptions for October 2018. Lower than normal temperatures prevailed on 65 to 70 percent of the days of the month, while a number of climate stations reported precipitation on 20 or more days.
From gale-force winds in Duluth to nearly a foot of snow in parts of northwestern Minnesota, this week has been a wild ride, weather-wise. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer ran down the latest with Mark Seeley.