Virginia wakes up to damp ground, low clouds, and a chill that feels sharper than yesterday. The air has that brittle edge, the kind that hints winter is no longer waiting. By later today, scattered showers fade, but colder air rushes into the New River Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, accumulating snow is possible late today into Thursday, especially along higher elevations and ridgelines. Snow showers may linger into Thursday morning, while gusty northwest winds drive wind chills into the teens and single digits at times. While widespread hazards are not expected yet, conditions may deteriorate quickly after sunset.
In Blacksburg, rain showers give way to colder, drier air tonight. Temperatures fall into the upper teens, and northwest winds gust over 25 mph. Any lingering moisture could freeze, creating slick sidewalks and untreated roads. Higher elevations near Giles and Montgomery counties stand the best chance for light snow accumulation.
Thursday turns brighter but colder. Sunshine returns, yet highs struggle into the mid-20s. Wind chills stay biting, making it feel much colder through the afternoon. Drivers and pedestrians should watch for black ice, especially early in the day and after sunset.
By Friday, skies stay mostly sunny and calmer. Highs rebound near 38, offering a brief break. Still, another weak system Friday night into Saturday may bring a renewed chance of snow showers, followed by another cold night.
Looking ahead, winter stays active. Below-normal temperatures are likely to linger into next week, with periodic snow chances across southwest Virginia as colder air remains locked in.
Five Day Outlook for Blacksburg, Virginia
Thursday: Partly sunny and cold, high near 26.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 38.
Saturday: Chance of snow showers, high near 39.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, colder, high near 29.
Monday: Partly sunny and cold, high near 33.
