Blacksburg, Virginia – A soggy stretch of spring weather is about to soak the New River Valley, with daily rain chances kicking off Tuesday and lingering into the weekend. Thunderstorms could arrive as early as Monday night, with Blacksburg expected to see gusts near 21 mph and a 60% chance of rain.
According to the National Weather Service, a wave of showers and thunderstorms will begin Monday night after 8 p.m. and extend through at least Saturday, April 26. Tuesday brings a 30% chance of rain with cloudy skies and a high near 75°F. Local winds will shift west around 5 mph in the afternoon, possibly affecting visibility on routes like U.S. Route 460 and VA-114.
Drivers should watch for slick roads during commutes, especially late Monday and early Tuesday. Rain could continue into Tuesday night, with a 20% chance of additional showers under mostly cloudy skies.
Wednesday offers brief relief, with partly cloudy skies and a high near 72°F, but Thursday through Saturday brings back increased rain chances, peaking at 70% on Saturday with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Highs remain steady in the low-to-mid 70s through the week.
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA:
- Tuesday: 30% chance of showers, high 75°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, 20% rain chance, high 72°F
- Thursday: 50% rain, high 72°F
- Friday: 60% rain, high 75°F
- Saturday: 70% chance of thunderstorms, high 76°F
