Virginia – Thick flakes spin through the air this morning in Blacksburg, coating cars, lawns, and rooftops in a fast-building layer of early December snow. It’s a true winter wake-up—quiet, white, and deceptively slippery. Even as daylight spreads, roads remain glazed with ice beneath the powder, making travel risky through midday.
According to the National Weather Service Blacksburg office, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM for much of southwest and west-central Virginia, including Pulaski, Roanoke, Floyd, and Blacksburg. Snowfall totals between 2 and 4 inches are expected, with isolated higher pockets nearing 5 to 6 inches along higher ridges and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Meteorologists warn that temperatures in the upper 20s will prevent melting, leaving untreated surfaces icy. The NWS urges drivers to slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra travel time if heading along I-81 or Route 460, where multiple slick spots have been reported early this morning. As snow tapers toward midday, skies may briefly brighten before clouds return this weekend.
Saturday looks drier and calmer, offering a short reprieve before another weak system brings the potential for rain and a wintry mix Sunday night into early Monday. Farther north, forecasters continue to monitor patterns suggesting renewed lake-effect and clipper systems between December 11–17, which could usher in another burst of snow for the Appalachians and the Great Lakes corridor.
Bundle up, keep a scraper handy, and watch your footing on driveways and sidewalks today.
How much snow has fallen at your place in Blacksburg so far?
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA:
Fri: 32/28 – Snow early; 2–4″ possible; slick roads.
Sat: 43/25 – Mostly cloudy; calm winds.
Sun: 44/26 – Partly sunny; late rain/snow mix.
Mon: 34/19 – Partly sunny; colder again.
Tue: 42/30 – Mostly cloudy; mild afternoon.
