Blacksburg, VA – A stretch of spring weather is bringing showers, wind gusts, and warming temperatures to Southwest Virginia through the weekend.
Rain chances return to Blacksburg by Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by wind gusts reaching 23 mph. Commuters on Route 460 should stay alert for slick roads and reduced visibility. According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday will start mostly sunny with a high near 52°F, followed by clear skies and a drop to 32°F overnight.
Thursday offers a brief break in the rain, with sunny skies and highs near 59°F. However, clouds roll back in by Sunday, with increasing chances for showers from Sunday morning through Monday. Rain probability peaks at 50% Sunday night, with rainfall totals between one-tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Here’s a five-day spring weather preview for Blacksburg:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, breezy. High near 52°F. Gusts up to 23 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny and calm. High near 59°F.
- Friday: Warm and partly sunny. High near 70°F.
- Saturday: Sunny start, high near 76°F.
- Sunday into Monday: Showers likely. Highs in the low 70s, lows in the 50s.
Motorists should prepare for changing driving conditions, especially during evening commutes. Residents are advised to secure loose outdoor items ahead of gusty winds midweek. Stay updated with local forecasts and plan ahead for wet conditions Sunday into early next week.
