Blacksburg, VA – Showers and patchy fog are expected to impact Blacksburg and the surrounding New River Valley through Wednesday night, keeping travel damp and visibility low during the morning and evening commute hours. Roads could remain slick into early Thursday, but drier and warmer weather arrives just in time for late-week plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, a 40% chance of showers will continue Wednesday, mainly before 1 p.m., with clouds lingering throughout the day and high temperatures reaching near 69°F. Patchy fog may develop overnight, reducing visibility for drivers after sunset. Another round of light showers is possible Wednesday night, before skies begin clearing on Thursday.
Wednesday:
Cloudy with showers likely through early afternoon; high near 69°F. Patchy fog possible overnight with lows around 59°F.
Thursday:
Slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Turning partly sunny, warmer with a high near 74°F. Winds become light from the east.
Friday-Saturday:
Mostly sunny and mild. Highs climb to 76°F Friday and 79°F Saturday, with nights in the low 60s.
Outlook:
A return to showers is possible late Sunday into Monday as the pattern turns more unsettled. For now, plan on improving conditions Thursday afternoon through the first half of the weekend, but keep an umbrella handy for the start of next week.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA:
- Wednesday: Showers, high 69°F, patchy fog late.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, slight shower chance, high 74°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 76°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 79°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, slight chance showers after 2 p.m., high 80°F.
