Roanoke, Virginia – Arctic air is expected to continue influencing southern Virginia from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, though confidence in sustained below-normal temperatures is lower than farther north as the region sits closer to the southern edge of the cold pattern.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, southern Virginia falls within a roughly 50 percent probability zone for below-normal temperatures during the Jan. 24–30 period. This places the region near the transition zone between entrenched Arctic cold to the north and more variable temperatures farther south, allowing for occasional moderation.
Across southwestern Virginia, including Roanoke, Blacksburg, and the New River Valley, daytime highs are expected to trend below late-January averages at times, with overnight lows dipping into the teens and 20s. Cold air pooling in valleys and higher elevations could allow icy conditions to persist on secondary roads, especially during overnight and early morning hours.
In south-central and southern Piedmont areas, including Danville and Martinsville, temperatures may fluctuate more noticeably. Brief warm-ups are possible, but nights are still expected to be cold enough to support refreezing on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads.
Virginia Department of Transportation officials advise drivers to remain cautious during morning and nighttime travel, particularly in higher terrain and rural areas. Residents are encouraged to monitor temperature swings closely, protect exposed pipes during colder nights, and stay weather-aware.
While confidence is lower than across northern Virginia, the broader Arctic pattern remains influential, keeping below-normal temperatures a continued possibility across southern Virginia through Jan. 30.
