BLACKSBURG, VA – Frost sparkled across lawns and windshields before dawn Saturday as temperatures dipped near freezing in Virginia’s New River Valley. The crisp, quiet start won’t last long — clouds are already gathering to the west, signaling the next system that could bring a wet and chilly turn by Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Saturday stays calm and bright with highs near 59°F. Sunday turns cloudier as moisture lifts from Tennessee and North Carolina, with a few light showers possible late in the day. While rainfall looks spotty at first, steadier showers may develop Monday morning, particularly along the I-81 corridor and through the higher elevations near Christiansburg and Floyd. Temperatures will hover in the upper 40s, and light east winds could make it feel cooler through the day.
Drivers should prepare for slick roads during the Monday commute, especially in shaded hollows and ridges where drizzle may linger. Those working outdoors or commuting early should plan extra layers — the pattern marks the start of a wetter, chillier stretch that will carry into midweek.
By Tuesday and Wednesday, periodic rain chances persist, keeping fields damp and skies gray. Halloween week still looks seasonable, but early signs suggest a more unsettled finish that could affect trick-or-treat plans next Friday.
For now, enjoy the quiet fall weekend before the clouds return — after all, a chilly November lies ahead.
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA:
Sat: 59/39 – Mostly sunny; calm and mild after a frosty start.
Sun: 57/40 – Increasing clouds; light rain possible late.
Mon: 48/38 – Cloudy with steady rain developing; cooler east wind.
Tue: 48/39 – Occasional rain; damp and cool.
Wed: 48/37 – Cloudy; scattered showers, breezy at times.
