Blacksburg, Va. – A backdoor cold front sliding into Virginia this weekend will bring scattered showers, with steadier rain possible by the middle of next week. While early Saturday looks dry, the National Weather Service says rain chances climb by Saturday afternoon, with the best odds for showers in areas like Boone, Roanoke, and Blacksburg through Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, precipitation probabilities hover around 20 to 30 percent across much of southwest Virginia from Saturday through Monday, then increase to 30 to 40 percent by Wednesday. Areas along the Blue Ridge, including Boone and West Jefferson in North Carolina, could see the highest rainfall potential.
Travelers along I-81 from Wytheville through Roanoke may encounter slick roads during the afternoon and evening hours when showers are most likely. The scattered nature of the rainfall means some towns may stay dry, while others could see repeated downpours. Officials recommend keeping an umbrella handy and watching for reduced visibility during heavier bursts of rain.
The unsettled pattern is expected to persist, with rain chances holding steady into late week. More widespread showers are possible by Wednesday and Thursday as moisture deepens over the region.
Warnings remain limited, but residents should monitor updates as the wet pattern builds through the week.
