Virginia – A cool, gray start is giving way to building clouds over the New River Valley, and scattered showers will begin developing by late morning, creating slick stretches along US-460 and Route 114. Drivers should expect changing conditions within hours as light rain moves in and out.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances reach 30% today with highs near 68°F, followed by additional scattered showers into the evening. Winds stay light, but brief bursts of rain could reduce visibility during peak travel times.
Conditions briefly improve Tuesday, with temperatures climbing to 77°F and only isolated afternoon showers. That warmth signals a bigger shift ahead. By Wednesday, a stronger system moves in, pushing rain chances up to 80% with showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m.
Roads across Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Virginia Tech’s campus could become waterlogged during heavier bursts. Expect slower travel and possible ponding, especially in low-lying areas and along drainage-prone streets.
Temperatures hover near 79°F Wednesday before cooling slightly late week. Showers linger into Thursday, with another round of scattered rain possible into Friday. This back-and-forth pattern keeps conditions unsettled as April begins.
Drivers should stay alert for quick changes. Wet roads during the day can refreeze in colder pockets late at night, especially on bridges and higher elevations along the Blue Ridge. Keep headlights on in rain and allow extra braking distance.
Warmer-than-normal air continues building into early April, but repeated rain chances may trigger additional advisories.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, Virginia:
Monday: Chance of showers, high 68°F
Tuesday: Slight chance of showers, high 77°F
Wednesday: Showers and storms likely, high 79°F
Thursday: Chance of showers, high 78°F
Friday: Showers likely, high 77°F
