Blacksburg, VA – Fall is arriving in full force across southwest Virginia this week, as temperatures dip sharply following midweek rain. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg warns that frost could form by early Thursday, October 9, signaling the season’s first real chill.
According to the National Weather Service, cooler air will settle in across the New River Valley and surrounding counties, with clear skies and lows in the upper 30s expected. Residents are advised to cover or bring in sensitive plants before Thursday morning.
Today brings mild fall weather with partly sunny skies and a high near 74°F. Showers are likely to develop later today, followed by a stronger round of rain on Wednesday. After the front moves through, skies clear and sunshine returns for the rest of the week.
Thursday through Sunday will feature crisp, sunny conditions — ideal for pumpkin patch visits, fall festivals, and leaf viewing across Montgomery and Floyd counties. Highs will stay in the low to mid-60s, with chilly mornings in the 30s and 40s.
Travelers along U.S. Route 460 and I-81 can expect smooth driving conditions by Thursday afternoon once the rain clears. No hazardous weather is expected this weekend, but cooler mornings may bring patchy frost in rural valleys.
Five-Day Forecast Snapshot:
- Tuesday: High 74°F – slight chance of showers.
- Wednesday: High 67°F – rain and a few thunderstorms possible.
- Thursday: High 62°F – sunny and cooler.
- Friday: High 62°F – patchy frost early, then clear skies.
- Saturday: High 66°F – mostly sunny and mild.
