Weather chats with Mark Seeley

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.
Earlier this week, temperatures plunged from balmy to brisk around the state. University of Minnesota professor emeritus Mark Seeley joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the week in weather.
Freezing temperatures are likely across much of the state this weekend. With that, parts of northern Minnesota could see snow flurries -- yes, snow -- mixed with rain.
Autumn washes in behind heavy rains
Heavy rain and high winds swept across the state yesterday, punctuating an already wet week with toppled trees, flooded roads, and even school closures.