The weather change in 3 charts

I wince as I write the words “new normal.” But when it comes to weather, it’s hard to ignore the data. Three charts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration bear out the changes we’re seeing and feeling.

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Here’s a look at how much of the country is warmer this year compared to most of the the prior 20.

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Two of Minnesota’s top 10 seasonal temperature anomalies have come in the past year.

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— Paul Tosto