Blacksburg, VA – An unusually mild weather pattern is setting up across southwest Virginia and the central Appalachians this week, bringing well above-normal temperatures through the extended Christmas holiday weekend, with little sign of winter weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, the primary weather story for the week will be persistent warmth, especially during the latter half of the week, when many areas will see highs more typical of early fall than late December.
Daily high temperatures across the region are expected to climb into the 50s and 60s, including communities such as Blacksburg, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville, and Martinsville. Overnight lows will also remain mild, generally staying in the 30s and 40s, limiting any freezing concerns.
Forecasters say precipitation chances remain low overall, with light rain possible at times, mainly across the mountain regions. Any rain that does develop is expected to be patchy, and snow is not anticipated, even at higher elevations.
Probability forecasts show rain chances generally staying below 20 percent most days, reinforcing confidence in a mostly dry holiday stretch. While clouds may increase at times, no widespread travel disruptions are expected.
The mild conditions should support favorable travel and outdoor holiday plans across Montgomery County, Roanoke County, Pulaski County, and surrounding areas of southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina.
Meteorologists note that while this stretch will feel more like early autumn, winter is far from over, and colder, more seasonable conditions could still return later as January approaches.
