Blacksburg, VA – Blacksburg residents should prepare for a shift in weather as spring showers are expected to begin Monday, April 21. After a mild weekend with temperatures reaching 80°F on Sunday, conditions will change, bringing light rain and cooler temperatures to the area.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will see cloudy skies with showers starting in the afternoon, around 2 PM, and continuing through the evening. With a 40% chance of precipitation, temperatures will peak at 79°F during the day and drop to 57°F at night. For those planning to be outside on Monday, be ready for rain as the showers could impact evening activities.
On Tuesday, the rain is expected to ease, leaving partly cloudy skies with a high near 74°F. However, the weather will remain unsettled through the early part of the week. A chance of showers persists, and temperatures will continue to be cooler than the previous days.
For Easter Sunday, April 20, expect mostly cloudy skies with a high of 80°F, making it a good day to enjoy outdoor activities before the showers arrive. However, those planning to travel or be outside on Monday should be prepared for wet roads and potential delays.
Extended 5-Day Forecast:
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high of 83°F, low of 56°F
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high of 80°F, low of 57°F
- Monday: Showers likely after 2 PM, high of 79°F, low of 57°F
- Tuesday: Chance of showers, high of 74°F, low of 53°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 77°F, low of 55°F
