BLACKSBURG, Va. – A brisk chill is sweeping across the New River Valley this morning, a clear signal that November’s colder side has arrived. Damp leaves rattle across parking lots, and a faint mountain haze hangs in the valleys — the kind that precedes the season’s first brush with flurries.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, strong northwest winds will surge through southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia starting late today. Gusts between 25 and 35 mph could bring wind chills in the teens to single digits across higher ridges Monday and Tuesday mornings. The cold air may also trigger scattered snow showers, particularly along I-81 near Christiansburg, Pulaski, and Wytheville.
While any accumulation should remain minor — less than a half inch — the first snowflakes of the season could appear by early Monday, especially in the higher terrain of Montgomery, Giles, and Carroll counties. Drivers should expect blustery conditions and reduced visibility at times, with temperatures falling to the low 20s by sunrise Tuesday.
Veterans Day looks calmer and bright, though chilly, with highs near 39°F and a biting northwest breeze. The remainder of the week turns sunnier, with slow warming into the mid-50s by Thursday.
Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor items, protect pets from the wind chill, and prepare for frost on windshields early this week. After all, this is the first true winter tease for southwest Virginia — a reminder that snow season is knocking early across the Blue Ridge.
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA:
Sun: 65/32 – Partly sunny; breezy late, stray shower possible.
Mon: 35/23 – Snow showers; cold wind gusts near 30 mph.
Tue (Veterans Day): 39/30 – Sunny; brisk, with lingering chill.
Wed: 54/37 – Sunny; calm and milder.
Thu: 54/38 – Clear skies; cool and dry.
