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Virginia Weather Alert: 26° Freeze Monday in Blacksburg Nov 15–19
Blacksburg, VA – A biting November chill is settling across Southwest Virginia, with temperatures expected to plunge into the 20s before a dramatic midweek warmup.
By Mason Reid · 2026-11-15T10:39:54.162Z
Blacksburg, VA – A biting November chill is settling across Southwest Virginia, with temperatures expected to plunge into the 20s before a dramatic midweek warmup.
Residents across Montgomery County and the New River Valley face freezing nighttime temperatures followed by afternoons reaching the 60s. The sharpest temperature contrast arrives between Monday night and Wednesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, temperatures will reach approximately 46 degrees Sunday, with northwest winds gusting as high as 21 mph.
Sunday night brings partly cloudy skies and a low near 30 degrees, setting the stage for an even colder Monday night.
Monday Night: Temperatures Drop to 26 Degrees Monday offers sunshine and a high near 50 degrees, but the warmth will not last.
Temperatures are expected to tumble to approximately 26 degrees Monday night, creating conditions favorable for a widespread freeze.
Residents should protect sensitive outdoor plants, disconnect vulnerable garden hoses and prepare for frosty vehicles Tuesday morning.
Drivers using U.S. Route 460, Interstate 81 and surrounding mountain roads should remain alert for isolated slick spots if moisture is present.
However, the current forecast does not indicate precipitation or widespread roadway icing.
Tuesday Into Wednesday: A 38 Degree Temperature Swing Tuesday brings sunshine and a high near 60 degrees, followed by another cold night near 29 degrees.
By Wednesday afternoon, temperatures could reach 64 degrees.
That represents a remarkable 38 degree difference from Monday night's projected low.
The change should bring more comfortable afternoon conditions across Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford and surrounding communities.
Wednesday night remains chilly, with temperatures falling to approximately 31 degrees.
Is Snow or Severe Weather Coming? Despite freezing temperatures, the supplied National Weather Service outlook shows no snow accumulation or significant precipitation through Thursday.
The Weather Prediction Center is monitoring mountain snow across the western United States and thunderstorms near the Gulf Coast.
Neither system is currently projected to produce significant weather impacts in Blacksburg during this period.
No local tornado threat is indicated in the supplied outlook.
For Southwest Virginia, the primary concern remains repeated freezing nights followed by warmer afternoons.
Thursday brings another sunny afternoon near 65 degrees, while Friday could climb to 68 degrees.
Residents should continue monitoring local updates as November temperatures fluctuate.