Virginia’s New River Valley starts crisp and calm, but clouds are already thickening over Blacksburg as a wetter pattern takes shape. Temperatures sit near 24 degrees this morning, and frost still clings to windshields across Montgomery County.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, today turns mostly cloudy with a high near 54 degrees and light winds. A slight chance of rain develops after early morning hours Sunday, then steadier rain moves in after 7 a.m. Rain chances climb to 100 percent through the day, with up to a quarter inch possible.
Expect wet pavement along I-81 and Route 460 by late morning Sunday. Visibility may dip during steadier showers. Build extra time into travel plans, especially near campus and downtown intersections.
Rain continues into Sunday night with a 60 percent chance of additional showers and lows near 36 degrees. While temperatures stay above freezing, cooler pockets in higher elevations could feel raw and damp. Keep jackets handy if heading out.
President’s Day brings relief. Skies turn mostly sunny with highs near 55 degrees. Monday night drops to around 35 under partly cloudy skies. A broader warmup follows, with highs near 62 Tuesday and 63 Wednesday. Clouds linger midweek, but no major winter threats appear in the short term.
Long-range guidance signals above-average temperatures expanding across much of the East late next week. Highs could trend 10 to 20 degrees above normal, hinting at early spring vibes across southwest Virginia.
Five Day Outlook for Blacksburg, Virginia:
Sunday: Rain, high 44.
Monday (President’s Day): Mostly sunny, high 55.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 62.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 63.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 64.
