Blacksburg, Va. – Dense morning fog is creating visibility hazards across Montgomery County, slowing early travel and raising commuter concerns. Drivers along US-460 should use caution through 9 a.m. Monday as low clouds reduce visibility and make roadways slick.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, showers move into the region Monday night and continue into Tuesday, keeping conditions damp. Rain chances increase to 40% by Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures hovering near 70 degrees and light northeast winds adding to the chill.
While showers linger, the bigger local impact will be traffic slowdowns and potential delays for school buses and commuters. Fog combined with wet pavement may affect secondary routes across the New River Valley. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for morning travel and use low-beam headlights.
Relief arrives Tuesday night as skies gradually clear, setting up a bright start to October. By Wednesday, high pressure builds over Virginia, bringing sunshine and highs near 72 degrees. Cooler nights will settle in, dipping into the mid-40s, offering a crisp fall feel.
The latter half of the week looks warm and stable, with Thursday climbing to 86 under sunny skies. This stretch of dry weather should benefit outdoor events and travel heading into the weekend.
More unsettled conditions are not expected until early next week, but the National Weather Service advises residents to monitor updates should fog or additional rain threats return.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, Va.:
- Monday: Fog early, high 73.
- Tuesday: Showers, high 70.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 72.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 86.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 87.
