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Dr. Mark Seeley: Minnesota's Most Historic and Impactful Blizzards


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AE 2526 Fall

Blizzards have long been part of Minnesota’s climate, especially in the western prairie ecosystems. Many pioneer newspapers, diaries, and letters contain stories of blizzards and their impact on Minnesota communities. In the early days of statehood there was no National Weather Service system in place to warn citizens about impending blizzards and dangerous storms. Stories of survival abound. Further, our historic climate observations well document blizzards in terms of speed, intensity, duration, and impact. All of these topics will be discussed in this presentation by Dr. Mark Seeley!

Mark Seeley

Dr. Mark Seeley retired in 2018 after nearly 40 years as Extension Climatologist and Meteorologist at the University of MN. He provides weekly weather commentary on MN Public Radio’s Morning Edition, produces documentaries for Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) and is the author of Minnesota Weather Almanac. He continues to provide presentations on climate change and its effects on the state’s infrastructure and natural resources.

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  Mark Seeley


Mahtomedi District Education Center
Wednesday, Oct 29
6:30 - 7:30 PM

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Min Age   18 yr.

$ 25.00
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