Blacksburg, Va. – Drivers in the New River Valley should expect patchy fog early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile in some areas before skies gradually clear later in the day. Temperatures are set to reach the lower 80s under calm winds.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, patchy fog may again settle into the region early Friday, though skies will turn mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s. The weekend will bring a mix of sunshine and a chance for rain, with showers most likely Saturday night. Forecasters put rain chances at 30%, with lows dipping into the upper 50s.
Montgomery County, Radford, and Pulaski can expect mostly sunny skies Saturday, though showers could disrupt evening outdoor plans. Sunday will dry out, bringing another clear, mild day with highs in the mid-70s before clouds return late.
Residents are advised to use caution on morning commutes, as fog may reduce visibility along Interstate 81 and secondary roads. Keeping headlights on low beam and allowing extra travel time are recommended safety steps.
Calmer, partly sunny conditions are expected to continue into early next week, with little sign of severe weather.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA
- Thursday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m., then mostly sunny. High near 81.
- Friday: Fog early, then sunny. High near 83. Low 56.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 80. Showers possible overnight. Low 58.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 76. Increasing clouds at night. Low 57.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 77. Low 58.
