Blacksburg, VA – Rain returns to Virginia this weekend, with Blacksburg bracing for wet roads and showers beginning late Saturday and lasting through Monday.
Drivers along Route 460 and surrounding roads should expect slippery conditions, especially during Sunday and Monday’s high rain potential. The National Weather Service forecasts a 60% chance of rain starting Saturday night and ramping up to a 90% likelihood by Monday.
According to the National Weather Service, Blacksburg skies will remain mostly cloudy through Saturday with highs near 76°F. Showers may begin after 2 a.m. Sunday. Expect overcast skies, cooler temperatures, and measurable rainfall through early next week. Monday will bring the heaviest precipitation, with a high near 72°F and an 80–90% chance of rain throughout the day.
Prepare now: Bring umbrellas, plan for slower commutes, and avoid flooded roadways. Outdoor activities this weekend should be moved to earlier on Saturday.
Looking ahead, Tuesday and Wednesday will dry out with partly to mostly sunny skies and highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Nighttime lows will hover around 40–54°F. However, light showers could return by Wednesday evening into Thursday, though chances remain around 30%.
5-Day Forecast Summary for Blacksburg, VA:
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 76°F.
- Sunday: Showers likely, high 72°F.
- Monday: Rain continues, high 72°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 62°F.
- Wednesday: Slight chance of showers, high 64°F.
