Warming winters (and summers)

Minnesota’s winters are warming faster than any other state in the contiguous US, but according to a new study led by SWAC researcher Dr. Stefan Liess, summers are beginning to heat up too.

• Projections show that winter temperatures could rise by 11° F by the end of the 21st century, with far fewer days of snow on the ground.
• Minnesota summers, which haven’t warmed significantly up to now, could see temperatures rise by 7° F in the same time period.

The high resolution results will be useful for local decision makers throughout the state planning for the future. 

Read the press release from University Relations and the recent publication in Earth and Space Science.

Media Mentions

• New study shows how Minnesota temps are heating up (ABC 6, with video)
• According to study, Minnesota could be 11 degrees warmer in 2100 (KTTC, with video)
• Minnesota summers could get 7 degrees hotter by 2100 (Minnesota Reformer)
• Study: Minnesota winters could be 11 degrees warmer by 2100 (KARE 11)
• Minnesota winters will warm 11 degrees by 2100, study says (Axios)