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Weather chats with Mark Seeley

Why is snowfall more likely at night?

Why is snowfall more likely at night?

Precipitation in the winter is more likely to happen at night compared to the summer months. University of Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley explains why.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The week that winter arrived in Minnesota

The week that winter arrived in Minnesota

On Monday we saw record high temperatures around Minnesota -- and then a cold front turned rain into ice and snow.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Quite a weather swing in November

Quite a weather swing in November

The first half of November was very cloudy in Minnesota while the second half was quite sunny. The first two weeks of the month were the coldest since November of 1995 and the rest of the month was unseasonably mild.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Lots of clouds and eight days of fog this month

November has traditionally been the cloudiest month of the year and that -- so far -- is true again this year. It's no wonder November marks the annual onset of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or winter depression.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Coldest start to November in over a decade

It's been the coldest start to November in over a decade and this week's been the coldest since March.
by MPR News Staff

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Another snowstorm on the way

Statewide, this October was the 15th wettest in Minnesota history, with most observers reporting from 3 to 5 inches of precipitation.
by MPR News Staff

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Second half of October drier than normal

Climatologist Mark Seeley says we've had desert-like air across the state for several days, which has led to red flag warnings for wildfires.
by MPR News Staff

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What a wet October so far

What a wet October so far

The harvesting of corn and soybeans has been slowed or delayed due to wet weather this month.
by MPR News Staff

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High temperatures greet the first day of fall

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says warmer than average falls have been a trend in recent years.
by MPR News Staff

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Temperatures in the 90s hit the Twin Cities

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about the first 90-plus degree high in the Twin Cities on September 14 since 1939.
by MPR News Staff

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