Virginia – Frost crunches underfoot across the New River Valley as a sharp February chill grips the morning. Thermometers hover near 20 degrees, locking in a hard freeze around Blacksburg before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service, clear skies and calm winds allowed temperatures to drop quickly overnight. Sunshine takes over early, driving a rapid warm-up through the morning. By afternoon, highs climb into the low to mid-50s, creating a wide temperature swing in just a few hours. Expect melting frost and damp pavement by midday.
Clouds increase tonight as a weak system approaches. A brief period of rain may develop late, though totals remain light. Lows settle near the mid-30s, staying just above freezing for most neighborhoods. Drivers should still watch bridges and shaded roads where residual moisture lingers.
Wednesday turns breezy and cooler. Skies stay mostly sunny, but west winds gust over 20 mph at times. Highs reach the mid-40s, while the wind adds a bite during the afternoon commute. Wednesday night drops back into the mid-20s, renewing freeze concerns for pipes, pets, and sensitive plants.
Thursday and Friday stay dry with plenty of sunshine. Daytime highs hover in the low to mid-40s, while nighttime lows remain cold. Conditions improve noticeably by Saturday, with highs pushing toward 50 degrees under partly sunny skies. Valentine’s weekend trends milder, inviting outdoor plans during daylight hours.
Looking beyond the weekend, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook points toward above-normal temperatures across Virginia. That supports a broader February thaw, even as winter still holds firm during the nights.
Dress in layers today, protect exposed plumbing overnight, and watch for slick spots after sunset. Feeling the dramatic temperature swings where you live? Share what you’re seeing in your area.
Five-Day Outlook – Blacksburg, Virginia
• Today: Sunny, high near 54
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy, high near 46
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, cooler, high near 42
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 47
• Saturday: Partly sunny, milder, high near 50
