Charles Pekar
@cpekarwx.bsky.social
Meteorologist at WDAY in Fargo, ND
Iowa State University '23
Hobbyist Sports/Weather photographer, ⚾ nut, loves everything Town Ball
Iowa State University '23
Hobbyist Sports/Weather photographer, ⚾ nut, loves everything Town Ball
If you didn't get a chance to enjoy the 50s yesterday, you're in luck, as today is another warm day. Highs will be close to current records for much of the valley. Monday will still be in the 40s, but the focus will shift to rain turning to snow by Tuesday morning. #ndwx #mnwx
November 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
If you've put off putting up holiday lights, this weekend will be one of the last mild chances. We will see sunshine today and tomorrow, so take advantage of those mild temps. By Monday night, Mother Nature flips the switch, and temps go tumbling through Thanksgiving. #ndwx #mnwx
November 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Today continues the mild stretch we have had for a bit, so get out and enjoy the sunshine, with highs near 40° for most. You'll want to soak up that sun while you can, because for the week ahead, I'm keeping an eye on cloudy days and a few rounds of showers/sprinkles. #ndwx #mnwx
November 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
It's a frigid start to this Sunday morning, and the wind isn't going to be helping out today. Lows have dropped to the low teens for much of the region, with wind chills so far on either side of 0°. Today will be blustery and cloudy, with an isolated flurry possible. #ndwx #mnwx
November 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We are battling a brisk breeze as we head towards sunrise today. Winds are still out of the south early today, but with temperatures in the 30s, it's feeling a bit chilly to start off your Sunday. Through the day we will warm up plenty, with a mix of sun & clouds. #mnwx #ndwx
November 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
October wrapped up yesterday on a seasonable note, but for much of the month, it was warm and wet. I'll have much more on First News, but here's a peek: the northern valley dealt with the heaviest showers, leading to the 12th wettest October on record for Grand Forks. #mnwx #ndwx
November 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Already a gusty start to your Sunday throughout the Valley, as winds are staying out of the south, and we have seen those winds get up to near 40 mph already. So hold on to your hat if you head out this afternoon, but temperatures will be nice, with highs in the 60s. #ndwx #mnwx
October 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Still pondering when you'll get the chance to go out to pick your perfect pumpkin?🎃Today's going to be a pretty picture perfect day to do so, as the leaves will rustle around a bit on that south breeze, but highs top out near 60° for most of the region this afternoon. #ndwx #mnwx
October 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A slight chill to start off your Sunday. Lows dipped to the 30s for much of the valley, but we have a calm and sunny day ahead. Get out and enjoy this seasonable afternoon, because then we are tracking in rain, cooler temps, and winds picking up to start the week. #ndwx #mnwx
October 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It's a breezy day ahead across the valley, so expect leaves and corn stalks to rustle around a bit this afternoon. Morning sprinkles have struggled, so we just have cloudy skies early on, & this weekend will be a good one to get outside and enjoy some fall activities. #ndwx #mnwx
October 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
It's a bit faded now, but we had a rainbow this morning in Grand Forks! And that's the extent that the northern batch of showers brought today, but just across the SD border, we have a couple of showers that have a little thunder and a better chance for rain early on. #ndwx #mnwx
October 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A low pressure system sliding through the region brings in change today. To the northwest of the low, we will see steady rain for much of the morning as it pushes out towards the Canadian border, while showers will be spotty for the southern valley and lakes country. #ndwx #mnwx
October 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Dry conditions continue to the start of the week, which is great news for harvesting. However, with these dry conditions and a bit of a breeze, we are keeping an eye on an elevated risk for fire conditions across northern MN, with stronger wind than yesterday. #ndwx #mnwx
September 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A cool start, but plenty of sunshine today. Grab that sweatshirt if you're heading to the homecoming tailgate, but you'll be able to shed it by the afternoon. We have dry conditions this weekend, but keep an eye on a bit of a breezier day tomorrow for your plans. #ndwx #mnwx
September 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
It's a damp start for a weekend with plenty of outdoor activities, we have fog, mist, and spotty showers this morning. Showers will weaken through the day, but we could still feel a few drops early Sunday morning. I'll have when we start to dry out on First News. #ndwx #mnwx
September 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
It's a frosty morning around the valley, with some patchy fog here and there early on. Some spots have dropped towards freezing around and north of Highway 2, but we will not stay chilly long. Today marks the start of a warm-up, with sunshine through the day ahead. #ndwx #mnwx
September 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
It's another frosty fall morning. The most consistent clear skies have been under the high pressure in western ND, allowing temperatures to plummet to freezing for a few spots. In the valley, we've had cloudier skies and are tracking a few sprinkles moving in. #mnwx #ndwx
September 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
