Virginia – Low clouds pressed against the ridgelines this morning as damp air clung to the New River Valley, leaving roads dark and slick before sunrise. A few passing showers added to the sheen, hinting at a week where winter stays quiet at first, then makes its move.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, scattered showers linger early before skies brighten later today. Temperatures rise into the upper 50s, well above late-December norms, keeping precipitation strictly rain for now.
Across Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and along U.S. 460 and Route 114, wet pavement is the primary concern through the morning hours. Visibility may dip briefly during showers, especially in valley locations. Drivers should ease off speeds on curves and shaded stretches.
Midweek brings a noticeable warm-up. Sunshine returns Wednesday with highs nearing 60 degrees, one of the mildest days of the week. To be fair, that warmth comes with a catch. Clouds thicken again Wednesday night, and another round of rain develops ahead of Christmas Day.
Christmas Day stays unsettled with periods of rain and highs near the low 60s. While travel remains manageable, persistent moisture loads roads and sidewalks ahead of colder air waiting just behind the system.
By Friday, temperatures fall back into the lower 50s with rain likely during the day. Meteorologists are now watching a colder push late Friday into the weekend. Any leftover moisture could freeze once temperatures dip toward the 30s after sunset, raising black ice concerns for post-Christmas travel.
Plan ahead if heading out Friday evening or early Saturday. Allow extra time, watch bridges closely, and check road conditions before leaving. Winter may feel delayed, but it is lining up its next move. Are you traveling through the mountains this weekend? Share what conditions you’re seeing.
Five Day Outlook for Blacksburg, Virginia
- Today: Showers early, high near 57°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 58°F
- Christmas Day: Rain likely, high near 61°F
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, low near 46°F
- Friday: Rain likely, high near 52°F
