Virginia – A crisp 28-degree morning grips the New River Valley, and frost still clings to rooftops near Virginia Tech as sunshine brightens the sky. The air feels sharp now, but a wetter pattern is lining up for Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, today stays sunny with a high near 45 degrees. Winds turn northwest at 5 to 9 mph. Tonight drops to 25 under mostly clear skies, setting up another cold February start before a brief weekend thaw.
Saturday turns mostly sunny and milder, with highs climbing to 54. Clouds increase Saturday night, and a 40 percent chance of rain develops after 1 a.m. Lows settle near 36.
Rain becomes widespread Sunday. Highs reach 44, but steady rainfall dominates the afternoon and evening. The chance of precipitation jumps to 90 percent, with new rainfall totals between one-half and three-quarters of an inch possible by late Sunday night. Expect slick stretches along U.S. 460 and Prices Fork Road. Plan extra time if traveling Sunday afternoon.
Temperatures hover in the mid-30s Sunday night. While most areas see plain rain, higher ridges could briefly flirt with a rain-snow mix if readings dip close to 32 degrees. Watch for patchy fog in mountain valleys.
Washington’s Birthday brings a return to sunshine with highs near 53. By Tuesday, temperatures surge to 60 under partly sunny skies. Midweek readings climb into the lower 60s, signaling a warm front and early spring vibes across Southwest Virginia.
The 6- to 10-day outlook favors above-normal warmth heading deeper into February. Are you seeing ponding or fog on local roads? Share what conditions look like in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Blacksburg, Virginia:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 54.
Sunday: Rain, high 44.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Mostly sunny, high 53.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 60.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 63.
