Virginia’s mountain valleys stayed wrapped in damp gray clouds late this morning as mist drifted across Blacksburg and wet pavement lingered near U.S. 460 and Interstate 81. Fog pockets slowly lifted near the New River Valley, but the quieter conditions will not last long as another stretch of active spring weather builds into southwest Virginia.
According to the National Weather Service, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through midweek, with rain chances climbing as high as 90% by Tuesday afternoon. Periods of steady rain may develop around Montgomery County, Radford and Christiansburg while humid air feeds repeated storm development across the Appalachians.
Drivers near Virginia Tech could encounter reduced visibility during heavier downpours, especially during the evening commute and early morning travel periods. Patchy fog may also redevelop late tonight into Monday morning across lower valleys and rural roads west of Blacksburg. While widespread severe weather remains unlikely, isolated stronger thunderstorms may still produce gusty winds and small hail during the warmest parts of the afternoon.
The larger weather pattern across the eastern United States remains unusually active for late May. Moisture streaming northward from the Gulf continues interacting with a stalled frontal boundary stretching from the Southeast into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. That setup keeps southwest Virginia locked into a damp, unsettled stretch through Wednesday before slightly drier air arrives later in the week.
Temperatures stay mild despite the rain, climbing into the upper 70s and near 80 degrees by Thursday. Residents should keep rain gear nearby, monitor local alerts and allow extra time on mountain roads where visibility may change quickly during heavier showers.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, Virginia:
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 76°F
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 77°F
- Wednesday: Chance of showers and storms, high near 78°F
- Thursday: Scattered showers and partial sunshine, high near 80°F
- Friday: Chance of showers, high near 77°F
