Blacksburg, Virginia – Patchy light rain is expected across parts of the Blacksburg region tonight and into Tuesday, with a small chance of light freezing rain near the West Virginia border at the onset of the event.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, precipitation will mainly impact western and northern portions of the forecast area, with lighter and more limited coverage farther south and east. Rain is expected to develop tonight, continuing at times through Tuesday.
Forecasters note a brief window early tonight when temperatures near freezing could allow light freezing rain in portions of Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Any icing is expected to be very light, with minimal accumulation shown on official NWS ice forecasts.
Probability maps indicate the highest chances for precipitation overnight across western Virginia into southeastern West Virginia, while eastern areas see lower coverage. The expected precipitation type for most locations will remain plain rain, with freezing rain risk confined to higher elevations and colder valleys near the WV line.
While widespread travel disruptions are not anticipated, isolated slick spots could develop where freezing rain briefly occurs, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads during the onset.
The timing may affect early-morning commuters and students, especially in northern and western counties where rain lingers into Tuesday.
Residents in areas near the Virginia–West Virginia border are encouraged to monitor local conditions and updated forecasts overnight as temperatures and precipitation timing become clearer.
