BLACKSBURG, VA – Morning fog drifts through the New River Valley as another cool, calm start sets the tone for this early November weekend. The air feels crisp, with temperatures hovering near 40°F — the kind of clear mountain morning that makes smoke from chimneys hang low before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, high pressure will keep skies mostly sunny through the weekend, with highs near 58°F and light winds out of the west. Clouds will increase Sunday as a weak front slides in from the Tennessee Valley, bringing a 20 percent chance of light rain Sunday night. The showers, if they occur, will be brief — just enough to dampen roads along I-81 and the surrounding hills before clearing by daybreak Monday.
The new week starts dry and mild. Monday will bring partly sunny skies and highs near 59°F before a noticeable warm-up begins Tuesday. Sunshine dominates through midweek, with highs climbing into the mid-60s to near 70°F — a comfortable, dry pattern ideal for outdoor chores, late-season hiking, or early holiday decorating.
No frost or freeze threats are expected this week, but forecasters note that colder air may return around mid-November. For now, residents can enjoy a stretch of classic fall weather — bright skies, cool mornings, and the lingering gold and amber hues across the Blue Ridge foothills. After all, November’s rhythm is shifting slowly toward winter, even as the valley holds onto its last calm days of the season.
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA:
Sat: 58/40 – Mostly sunny; calm breeze, cool air.
Sun: 57/38 – Partly cloudy; slight rain chance late.
Mon: 59/38 – Mostly sunny; light northwest wind.
Tue: 60/36 – Sunny; warming trend begins.
Wed: 65/40 – Bright and mild; clear skies continue.
