Virginia’s New River Valley wakes up to a sharp March chill and steady northwest wind sweeping across campus. Thermometers sit at 33 degrees at Virginia Tech Airport, but gusts to 22 mph drive wind chills down to 23. The air feels biting in the shade.
Roads remain dry for now, yet early drivers should watch for isolated slick patches on bridges along US-460. This is prime flash-freeze season when leftover moisture refreezes fast.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, skies stay sunny today with a high near 51 degrees. North winds run 7 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching 25 mph before easing late. Tonight turns mostly clear and colder, with lows dropping to 29 degrees under calm wind.
It feels more like mid-winter than late March.
Sunday rebounds to 61 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Monday turns even milder, climbing to 70 degrees as southwest winds develop. By Tuesday, sunshine pushes highs to 77 degrees, offering true spring warmth across Montgomery County.
Changes arrive Wednesday. Showers develop after 2 p.m., with an 80 percent chance of rain and possible thunderstorms. Highs reach 75 before cooler air follows. Wet pavement could slow the afternoon commute near Prices Fork Road and I-81.
Plan outdoor work for Sunday through Tuesday. Keep rain gear ready by midweek.
Long-range trends heading into early April suggest above-normal temperatures, reinforcing the spring transition across Southwest Virginia.
Have you noticed the temperature swing in your neighborhood today?
Five-Day Outlook for Blacksburg, VA:
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 61.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 70.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 77.
Wednesday: Showers likely, high 75.
Thursday: Showers likely, high 61.
