Blacksburg, Virginia – Weekend plans in southwest Virginia could get off to a soggy start as scattered showers move into Blacksburg on Saturday. Drivers along U.S. 460 may encounter slick conditions through early afternoon before skies begin to clear into the evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, there’s a 40% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms Saturday after 11 a.m., with highs reaching 74°F. Breezy conditions from the west could gust up to 13 mph. Rain chances taper off by Saturday night, giving way to dry, calmer weather.
By Sunday, sunshine takes over, kicking off a stretch of mild spring days. Highs remain near 71°F Sunday and climb to 76°F by Monday. Morning lows hover in the low- to mid-40s, ideal for outdoor activities and gardening.
Skies stay mostly clear into Monday night, but increasing clouds Tuesday will signal a shift. Showers may return by Wednesday, with a 50% chance of rain and a high near 79°F. Expect temperatures to dip again into the upper 50s Wednesday night.
Five-Day Blacksburg Weather Outlook:
- Saturday: Showers likely after 11 a.m., high near 74°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 71°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 76°F.
- Tuesday: Increasing clouds, high near 74°F.
- Wednesday: 50% chance of showers, high near 79°F.
