Wrapping up one of the coldest, snowiest Octobers in Minnesota history

the morning after a big snow storm
A proud snowperson stands sentinel the morning after the first big snow in St. Paul on Oct. 21.
Kathryn Styer Martinez | MPR News file

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.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Seeley about October’s chilly temperatures – and early snowfall — in their weekly weather chat.

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