Blacksburg, VA – Cold air clings to the New River Valley this Halloween morning, with temperatures in the low 40s and a light northwest wind sweeping across the hills. Patchy frost is possible before sunrise Saturday, marking another sign that fall is nearing its end across southwest Virginia.
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg reports a stretch of calm, dry weather through the weekend with just a slight chance of showers late Saturday night. Highs today will reach the low 50s, climbing into the upper 50s by Sunday, while lows drop into the mid-30s, cold enough to nip tender plants in sheltered spots.
Residents planning early morning travel or outdoor events should prepare for frosty windshields and slick grass in shaded areas. Saturday begins chilly but bright, with mostly sunny skies and gentle west winds around 5 mph. A few light showers may brush the region late Saturday night, but no major rain or storms are expected.
By Sunday, skies clear again with highs near 54°F, offering comfortable weather for late fall yard cleanup or football tailgates. The start of November looks mild, with Monday climbing to 57°F under full sunshine before the next weather system approaches midweek.
As Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, residents should set clocks back one hour — and enjoy an extra hour of rest before the season’s first early sunsets and chilly mornings take hold across the Blue Ridge.
