A warm start to December

Temperatures have been averaging 9 to 12 degrees warmer than normal across much of Minnesota this December, according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.

Seeley talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the latest temperatures and more in their weekly weather chat.

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