BLACKSBURG, VA – A crisp, dry breeze rushes down the Blue Ridge this morning, rattling a few last leaves across the damp sidewalks of downtown. The calm won’t last long. Clouds are already building to the west, signaling a shift toward a wetter and colder pattern as the weekend unfolds — just in time to affect Veterans Day events early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, a quick-moving system will bring showers late Friday, spreading east along I-81 and Route 460. Some downpours could be briefly heavy in the New River Valley before tapering early Saturday. Drivers should plan for wet roads and gusty crosswinds Friday night.
Behind the front, cooler and drier air will sweep in, pushing highs into the 60s Saturday and upper 50s by Sunday. Skies will clear, but temperatures will drop steadily through the weekend, dipping into the 20s and 30s at night. By Monday and Tuesday, Veterans Day ceremonies may take place under brisk, sunny skies — with morning frost likely in valleys from Pulaski to Giles County.
While snow remains north for now, forecasters note a stronger Arctic surge building across the Midwest that could reach the Appalachians later next week. Residents should take advantage of the weekend’s dry spells for leaf cleanup and early winter prep, as deeper November cold looks set to stick around.
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA:
Thu: 58/36 – Sunny, light breeze; late clouds west.
Fri: 62/49 – Increasing clouds; showers likely evening.
Sat: 66/46 – Clearing; cooler air moves in.
Sun: 58/27 – Mostly sunny; frost possible early.
Tue (Veterans Day): 47/29 – Bright and brisk; morning frost, chilly ceremonies.
