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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

Seeley: It's the latest crop planting season in 40 years

Cool, soggy weather this spring is making it tough for Minnesota farmers to get seeds in the ground. Historically tough.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Think this spring has been wet? The entire past year just set a record

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the past 12 months (ending in April) have been the wettest in the U.S. since the agency began its tracking in 1895.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Record-setting rain and snow this week

Record-setting rain and snow this week

Many places around the state recorded record amounts of rain or snow for Wednesday, May 8. Retired University Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley talks about the week in weather with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.

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How did April stack up, weather-wise?

On a whole, it was cooler and wetter than usual.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A very wet April

A very wet April

Retired University of Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley discusses a number of topics with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer, including the large amount of rain we've been getting this month.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A wet April so far, but it likely won't be the wettest on record

Widespread rain on Wednesday led to several new daily rainfall records for April 17, according to meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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From spring to snowstorms this week in Minnesota weather

First, there were spring-like temperatures. Then, there was thunder-sleet, rain, snow, hail, graupel, you name it — with some Texas dust for good measure.
by Cathy Wurzer

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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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