Blacksburg, VA – Residents across western Virginia and southern West Virginia should prepare for a sharp cooldown tonight, with the season’s first frost and freeze alerts in effect. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg reports that showers will end by midday Wednesday, giving way to clearing skies and colder air through the rest of the week.
According to the National Weather Service, a Frost Warning is in effect tonight for the Greenbrier Valley, where temperatures could drop into the low 30s by early Thursday morning. A Freeze Watch follows for the same area Thursday night into Friday morning, signaling even colder air moving in.
The alert covers portions of southwest Virginia, southeast West Virginia, and the Blue Ridge foothills, including Lewisburg, Blacksburg, Roanoke, and Wytheville. Forecasters say gardeners and farmers should take precautions to protect plants and outdoor plumbing from potential damage.
Cooler and drier air will linger into the weekend, with daytime highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and crisp overnight lows. No additional precipitation is expected through Sunday.
