Blacksburg, Va. – Patchy fog greeted early commuters Friday morning, but sunshine is expected to dominate the rest of the day with highs near 83 degrees across Southwest Virginia. Roads may remain slick before 9 a.m., especially in low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, calm conditions will carry through the weekend, with Saturday bringing mostly sunny skies and highs around 80. A weak disturbance could spark a few showers or thunderstorms late Saturday night, though chances remain only around 20 percent.
Sunday looks partly sunny with temperatures peaking in the mid-70s, making it one of the cooler afternoons of the stretch. Winds will stay light, but some clouds build back in overnight. By Monday, highs climb near 79 under partly sunny skies.
The next real change arrives Tuesday when showers and thunderstorms are expected after 2 p.m. Storm chances increase into Tuesday night, bringing a possibility of localized downpours and brief travel delays along U.S. 460 and I-81.
Residents are encouraged to enjoy the dry weekend weather while keeping an eye on updates for potential storm impacts by midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA
- Friday: Patchy fog early, then sunny. High 83. Low 57.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 80. Slight storm chance late. Low 58.
- Sunday: Partly sunny. High 75. Low 57.
- Monday: Partly sunny. High 79. Low 59.
- Tuesday: Showers and storms after 2 p.m. High 80. Storms continue into night. Low 60.
