Blacksburg, VA – Fog lingers over the New River Valley this morning, but a major shift in weather is on the way as Thanksgiving week kicks into gear. After a calm start, a strong cold front will roll through Southwest Virginia bringing steady rain Tuesday — followed by the sharpest temperature drop of the season.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, rain will develop by late Tuesday morning and continue into the evening, with up to a half inch possible. A few thunderstorms can’t be ruled out before the front passes Tuesday night. Highs will reach near 57°F before tumbling into the low 30s by Wednesday morning.
Wednesday will stay breezy and partly sunny, briefly warming to the low 60s before a surge of cold, dry air sets in. By Thanksgiving morning, temperatures will plunge into the 20s — a biting reminder that winter is near. The day itself looks clear but cold, with highs only around 41°F.
Travelers across I-81, Route 460, and nearby mountain passes should prepare for wet pavement Tuesday and early frost Thursday morning. Sunny, dry weather returns by Friday, making for safe travel and crisp outdoor gatherings into the weekend.
Five-Day Outlook for Blacksburg, VA:
- Tuesday: Rain develops, high 57°F.
- Wednesday: Breezy, partly sunny, high 63°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Sunny and cold, high 41°F, low 24°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 37°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 43°F.
