Blacksburg, Va. – Dense fog is expected across parts of western Virginia early Saturday, reducing visibility on rural roads and mountain passes before conditions improve later in the morning. Drivers in Blacksburg and surrounding Montgomery County should allow extra time, as visibility could drop sharply before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, widespread fog will persist until around 7 a.m. Saturday before skies turn partly sunny with a high near 85 degrees. Light winds will keep air stagnant, allowing moisture to linger in valleys. A few isolated thunderstorms may develop Saturday night, though most areas will remain partly cloudy.
Sunday brings a slight chance of storms in the afternoon, particularly east of Interstate 81. Temperatures will climb to the upper 80s, and while storms are expected to remain scattered, brief downpours and gusty winds are possible. More organized storms may arrive Monday afternoon and continue into Tuesday, with rain chances increasing to 30–50% by midweek.
Travelers and residents are advised to keep an eye on changing conditions, especially during the evening commute early next week. Thunderstorm chances remain in the forecast through Friday, with multiple rounds of showers likely.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA
- Saturday: Morning fog, partly sunny, high near 85.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of afternoon storms, high near 87.
- Monday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 86.
- Tuesday: Scattered thunderstorms, high near 83.
- Wednesday: Showers and storms likely, high near 82.
