Blacksburg, Va. – Drivers heading out early Tuesday morning on Route 460 may need extra caution with patchy fog and cool air setting in across Southwest Virginia. Temperatures will dip into the low 50s overnight, creating slick spots and reduced visibility for the Tuesday commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, skies remain mostly sunny Tuesday with a high near 72 degrees. Winds will stay light, turning northwest at 5 to 7 mph during the day. Clear skies return Tuesday night, sending lows into the upper 40s in some valley locations.
Montgomery County, including Christiansburg and Blacksburg, will see a string of comfortable, sunny afternoons through midweek. Highs hold steady in the low 70s, while nights trend cooler than average. Drivers on Interstate 81 should expect excellent travel conditions but prepare for nighttime temperature drops that can lead to fog.
The pattern looks stable heading into Thursday and Friday with partly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid-70s. This setup builds into the Labor Day weekend, which at this point appears mild and seasonable. Residents planning barbecues or trips should see no major storm systems moving in. However, early mornings will stay crisp, and outdoor campers should prepare for cooler overnights in the 50s.
Another update from the National Weather Service is expected midweek as more detail becomes clear about the full Labor Day forecast.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 72. Low 49.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 71. Low 51.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 73. Low 52.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 74. Low 53.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 73. Low 54.
