Blacksburg, VA – A cool and quiet start across Southwest Virginia today is giving way to a steady warmup that will push temperatures into the 70s before rain arrives by Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, dry conditions will hold through Thursday as high pressure keeps skies mostly clear. Afternoon highs will reach the low to mid-50s Tuesday, then climb into the 60s Wednesday and upper 60s to upper 70s by Thursday, especially across the Piedmont.
Mountain communities, including areas along Route 460 and Interstate 81, will stay slightly cooler, with highs in the low 50s today and rising into the 60s by midweek. Overnight lows will dip into the 30s tonight before moderating into the 40s later this week.
Clouds will increase late Thursday, signaling a pattern shift. By Friday, a cold front moving into the region will bring the next chance of rain, with showers likely impacting the morning and afternoon commute across Blacksburg, Roanoke, and surrounding counties.
Residents should take advantage of the dry stretch through Thursday before wetter conditions return. Additional updates may be issued as the timing and coverage of Friday’s rain becomes clearer.
