Roanoke, VA – Fog lingers low in the valleys this early morning, giving way to crisp, golden sunshine over the Blue Ridge as southwest Virginia settles into a quiet stretch of fall weather. But residents should make the most of the calm — changes are already on the horizon as a late-week storm system approaches, bringing rain and cooler air before the weekend.
Today and Wednesday will stay bright and mild, with highs near 68°F under mostly sunny skies. Winds stay light, though breezes may strengthen slightly by Wednesday afternoon ahead of the next front. Evenings remain cool, dipping into the upper 30s and low 40s — perfect for leaf cleanup or early holiday decorating.
By Thursday, temperatures hold steady near 59°F with sunshine and calm air, the final calm day before clouds roll in Friday morning. The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg calls for a 70% chance of rain Friday, with showers most likely after midday. Some pockets of heavier rain may fall along the higher ridges and I-81 corridor, possibly affecting late-day commuters or Veterans Day travel.
The weekend clears gradually. Saturday starts mostly cloudy but ends brighter, with highs rebounding into the lower 60s. A few lingering showers are possible early Sunday before cooler, drier air settles in from the northwest.
Models hint at a colder pattern building next week, possibly bringing frost to mountain valleys and early hints of winter farther north. For now, it’s a stretch of classic November balance — crisp mornings, warm afternoons, and that unmistakable feeling that winter is waiting just up the road.
