Blacksburg, Virginia – After a stretch of clear and calm weather, Blacksburg residents should prepare for potential thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and renewed rain chances heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, patchy fog will clear early Tuesday morning, leading to mostly sunny skies and a high near 69°F. The region remains dry through midweek, with comfortable highs climbing to 75°F by Wednesday under mostly sunny conditions and light west winds.
The pattern shifts Thursday afternoon when a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 2 p.m. Skies will remain partly sunny, and highs will hold near 74°F. While rainfall amounts are expected to be light, thunderstorms may bring brief downpours and isolated gusty winds. Thursday night carries a 40% chance of continued showers, especially before 2 a.m.
Friday brings a return to mostly sunny conditions with a high near 68°F. However, the rain returns late in the weekend. Sunday and Monday each include a 30% chance of showers, possibly affecting outdoor activities and local travel.
⛅ Five-Day Blacksburg Spring Forecast:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny after patchy fog, high 69°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 75°F
- Thursday: 50% chance of PM thunderstorms, high 74°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 68°F
- Saturday: Sunny and dry, high 70°F
Residents should enjoy the early week sunshine but remain alert for changing weather Thursday afternoon. Weekend plans may need adjusting due to scattered showers by Sunday.
