Blacksburg, Va. – Drivers in Virginia should prepare for a wet start to the workweek, with showers and possible thunderstorms bringing slick conditions to I-81 and local roads Monday night into Tuesday. Patchy fog Sunday night will add to visibility concerns for early commuters.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, mostly sunny skies Monday will give way to cloud cover after sunset, with showers developing overnight. A slight chance of rain begins after 2 a.m. Monday night, increasing to 40% by Tuesday afternoon when thunderstorms are possible. Highs Monday will reach near 77 degrees before dipping to 69 degrees Tuesday under storm clouds.
Localized rainfall could total up to a quarter-inch, with heavier bursts possible during thunderstorms. Commuters along I-81 and surrounding secondary roads should drive cautiously during the Tuesday morning and evening rush. Light winds will accompany the rain, but ponding on roads may develop in low-lying areas.
By Wednesday, skies clear slightly with partly sunny conditions and highs around 74, though the region remains unsettled with another chance of showers by Saturday. Residents should monitor weather alerts for updated advisories and avoid non-essential travel during peak storm periods.
Cooler nights will continue through the week, with lows in the mid-to-upper 50s offering a more seasonal feel. The unsettled pattern signals the arrival of early fall weather across Southwest Virginia.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, Virginia
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 77. Chance of showers late, low 56.
- Tuesday: Showers and possible thunderstorms, high near 69. Chance of rain 40%.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 74. Low near 56.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 81. Low around 57.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 78. Chance of showers Saturday.
