Virginia – Low gray clouds sweep over the New River Valley this morning as a brisk, cool air mass settles between the ridges. Damp pavement reflects the muted light, and the first hints of a developing November pattern push in from the west. With Thanksgiving travel rising, residents along I-81 should track timing today and early week as rain returns by Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, clouds thicken through the morning while winds pick up from the west. Gusts may reach 20 mph, scattering leaves across yards and reducing visibility on open stretches. Drivers should secure loose decorations and allow extra space around high-profile vehicles.
According to meteorologists, showers develop late tonight as a weak disturbance crosses the region. Rain remains light, but gusty winds may accompany a few bursts. This early moisture marks an important signal: colder air builds Sunday, triggering a breezy but brighter day. Temperatures stay near the upper 50s, and winds reach 25 mph in the afternoon.
According to forecasters, Monday offers a calmer, cooler stretch with highs near 50°F under mostly sunny skies. It’s a solid day for pre-holiday chores, leaf cleanup, or short-range travel before a wetter pattern arrives Tuesday. Models hint at a Tuesday rain chance building after lunchtime. Travel on I-81 and Route 460 may slow as showers persist into the evening. No snow chance appears in Blacksburg, but colder pockets in higher elevations could see a brief Winter Tease as temperatures dip near freezing late in the week.
Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies with steady temperatures and a quieter travel window before broader Thanksgiving travel surges.
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA:
Sat: 66/51 – Increasing clouds; breezy; rain late.
Sun: 57/31 – Becoming sunny; brisk winds; cooler air.
Mon: 50/32 – Sunny; calm; good travel window.
Tue: 53/42 – Mostly cloudy; rain after 1 p.m.; slower evening travel.
Wed: 59/44 – Mostly cloudy; mild and stable.
