Virginia – Cold air settles into the New River Valley this morning, and Blacksburg wakes up under a hard chill. Frost coats rooftops, breath clouds the air, and the ground feels locked in winter. Conditions stay cold and unsettled as a stretch of mixed winter weather develops through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures early today hovered near 27 degrees at Virginia Tech Airport. Highs climb into the low 40s this afternoon, but clouds linger and limit warming. Roads remain dry for now, though cold pavement keeps conditions primed for slick spots later.
Attention turns to tonight as rain and snow move in. Light snow may mix with rain before changing over, with precipitation chances near 70 percent. Accumulations remain limited, but even light snow can cause issues on higher elevations and untreated roads, especially along Route 460 and rural stretches outside town.
Wednesday stays unsettled. Rain and snow showers remain possible through the day, with highs near the upper 30s. Any brief melting could refreeze quickly after sunset as temperatures drop into the teens Wednesday night. That raises concerns for black ice during early Thursday travel.
Thursday brings a break with sunshine and colder air. Highs reach the low 30s before another system approaches late week. By Friday, snow chances return, with light accumulations possible into Friday night. Travel impacts appear minor but remain worth monitoring heading into the weekend.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook suggests a gradual warming trend late next week across much of the region, hinting at a slow transition out of this colder pattern.
Plan extra time if traveling at night, and watch for icy patches after sunset. Seeing snow or slick roads where you are? Let us know what conditions look like around Blacksburg.
Five Day Weather Outlook for Blacksburg, VA
- Wednesday: Chance of rain and snow, high near 37
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, cold, high near 32
- Friday: Chance of snow, high near 38
- Saturday: Sunny and cold, high near 32
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 35
