Blacksburg drivers heading into Labor Day weekend may face visibility issues Saturday morning as patchy fog develops before sunrise. Roadways such as U.S. 460 and Route 11 could see reduced visibility, making early travel hazardous.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, patchy fog is likely before 8 a.m. Saturday, with calm conditions giving way to partly sunny skies and highs near 78 degrees. By Sunday, scattered thunderstorms could impact outdoor holiday plans, with the heaviest activity expected after 3 p.m. and lingering into the evening.
Travelers returning home Sunday night should prepare for slick roads and localized downpours. Rainfall totals may remain light, but brief heavy bursts could cause hydroplaning risks. Outdoor events and barbecues on Labor Day look safer, with partly sunny skies and highs in the low 70s.
Residents should monitor conditions closely, especially those planning outdoor activities or traveling on secondary mountain roads. Drivers should allow extra time and keep headlights on through fog patches. For those attending outdoor gatherings, secure tents and grills in case storms arrive sooner than expected.
The unsettled pattern continues into early next week. Tuesday looks calm and sunny with highs in the lower 70s, before more showers return Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures will remain seasonably mild, offering a cooler close to the holiday stretch.
Warnings remain possible through Sunday, with additional updates expected if storm threats intensify.
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA
- Saturday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny, high 78.
- Sunday: Scattered thunderstorms after 3 p.m., high 70.
- Labor Day (Monday): Partly sunny, high 71.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 71.
- Wednesday: Showers likely, high 72.
