Blacksburg drivers may need extra caution tonight as patchy fog and scattered thunderstorms threaten visibility on Route 460 through early Monday. The late-night storms could bring localized downpours and brief travel delays before clearer skies arrive at the start of the workweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, showers are most likely after 5 a.m. Monday, with fog expected to reduce visibility into the morning commute. Rainfall totals remain light, but storms may produce brief heavy bursts. Conditions will shift quickly, with sunshine and highs near 74 degrees expected Monday afternoon.
Northwest winds will strengthen slightly by Monday evening, keeping the air drier and cooler. Monday night lows will dip into the low 50s, allowing for a crisp, comfortable start to the week. Travelers heading west toward Christiansburg or Radford should plan for early morning delays but can expect improved road conditions by midday.
Tuesday and Wednesday will feature mild, pleasant weather, with highs in the low 70s and mostly sunny skies. Nights will trend cooler, bottoming out in the upper 40s to low 50s, offering a preview of early fall.
Residents should charge devices tonight in case of brief power interruptions and delay unnecessary travel until fog lifts after sunrise. Warnings are not expected beyond tonight, but updates remain possible if storms redevelop before dawn.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA
- Monday, Aug. 25: Sunny, high 74, low 53
- Tuesday, Aug. 26: Mostly sunny, high 72, low 49
- Wednesday, Aug. 27: Sunny, high 71, low 50
- Thursday, Aug. 28: Partly sunny, high 72, low 52
- Friday, Aug. 29: Mostly sunny, high 74, low 53
