BLACKSBURG, Va. – Rain drums lightly on rooftops across the New River Valley early Tuesday, turning lawns slick and streets glossy under campus lights at Virginia Tech. The region sits squarely under a damp, unsettled stretch that will linger through midweek before sunshine returns just in time for Halloween.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, steady rain will continue through much of Tuesday, with highs near the upper 40s and gusts up to 25 mph. Another round of showers is expected Wednesday as moisture pushes east from the Tennessee Valley, bringing a 90% chance of rain and totals up to an inch for parts of Montgomery, Giles, and Pulaski counties.
Travel along I-81 and Route 460 could be slower at times due to ponding and reduced visibility. Residents should allow extra travel time for morning commutes and keep drains and gutters clear. Outdoor events or practices will likely need to shift indoors through Thursday.
The soggy pattern breaks Friday as high pressure builds from the west. Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 50s — perfect timing for trick-or-treaters across Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Radford. Temperatures Friday evening will dip into the 40s, ideal for layered costumes and short outdoor gatherings.
Looking ahead, the weekend starts partly cloudy and cool before another chance of showers returns Sunday. To be fair, it’s a classic late-October pattern — brisk, changeable, and edging toward that early November chill waiting just around the bend.
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA:
Tue: 47/40 – Rain; breezy north winds.
Wed: 47/43 – Showers likely; raw and cool.
Thu: 53/39 – Rain tapers; partly cloudy later.
Fri: 52/36 – Mostly sunny; great for trick-or-treaters.
Sat: 54/38 – Partly cloudy; cool fall day.
