Virginia – Cold air pools in the New River Valley this morning, frosting windshields and stiffening sidewalks before sunrise. Breath hangs in the air, and shaded pavement feels brittle as temperatures sit near 30 degrees. It’s a classic early-winter start that demands slower speeds and a little extra time.
According to the National Weather Service, sunshine carries the day with highs climbing into the low 50s around Blacksburg. Winds remain light, helping conditions improve quickly after the cold start. Early drivers should still watch bridges and campus roads where frost lingers longest.
Sunday stays mostly sunny but cooler than today, with highs in the upper 40s. A steady breeze adds a brisk edge through the afternoon. Sunday night turns sharply colder, with lows dipping near the lower 20s. Any daytime melting could refreeze by daybreak, raising black ice concerns on Route 460, Prices Fork Road, and rural connectors.
Monday brings a calm, dry day with highs in the mid-40s before clouds increase later. Attention then shifts to Monday night as rain chances develop. While precipitation amounts look light, temperatures hover close to freezing early, prompting a watchful eye for a brief wintry mix in colder pockets.
Tuesday trends milder, with highs reaching the low 50s and a chance of rain through midday. Wet pavement and cooler nights later in the week could still refreeze after dark, especially outside town and at higher elevations. Meteorologists note this warm-to-cold rhythm as an early sign of winter’s grip tightening.
Looking ahead to Christmas travel, conditions appear manageable but not without caution. Cold mornings, occasional rain, and refreeze windows mean timing matters. Plan extra braking distance early, keep headlights on during rain, and check updates before longer drives. Traveling soon or staying local—how cold did it feel where you stepped outside this morning?
Five Day Outlook – Blacksburg, Virginia
- Today: Sunny after a cold start. High near 52.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, brisk. High near 48.
- Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 46.
- Tuesday: Chance of rain. High near 53.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and milder. High near 57.
