Blacksburg, VA – Residents in Blacksburg and surrounding areas can expect a wet weekend as a cold front approaches the Appalachians. Showers and thunderstorms are forecasted to begin today, with the system expected to linger until Sunday. High temperatures will hover around the 80-degree mark, but the rain chances will remain significant throughout the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, a disturbance combined with the incoming frontal system will increase the likelihood of storms today and continue into Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will see a high of 85 degrees, offering brief breaks of sunshine. However, by Sunday, the region will once again face a 45% chance of showers and storms, with temperatures dipping to a high of 80 degrees.
The unsettled weather is expected to persist into the beginning of next week, with Monday bringing additional rain chances and cooler temperatures in the lower 70s. By mid-week, conditions should improve, with sunny skies and highs in the mid-to-upper 70s. Residents are advised to stay updated on the latest forecasts and plan accordingly for the weekend.
