Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Weather chat: From Minnesota's warmup to weather's impact on Ukraine situation

January was brutal. Punishing cold and wind made even the heartiest Minnesotan cast longing glances at trips to tropical climates.

But here's a bright spot: The worst of winter may be behind us. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what to expect.

And did you know weather in Russia and Ukraine might be a factor in Russian President Vladimir Putin's decisionmaking?

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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