Blacksburg, Virginia – Sunshine is winning the battle across the New River Valley this Sunday, but a major shift is already taking shape upstream. Blue skies and warm temperatures will dominate much of the day, yet meteorologists are tracking a wetter pattern that could affect travel, outdoor plans, and early-week commutes beginning Monday.
According to the National Weather Service, Blacksburg will climb to around 84 degrees this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. Light winds and dry conditions will make for ideal hiking, yard work, and outdoor events across Montgomery County and neighboring communities.
The calmer weather does not last long. Conditions begin changing Monday as moisture pushes into southwest Virginia. Rain chances jump to 90 percent, with showers likely developing during the morning and thunderstorms becoming possible before midday. Some locations could pick up heavier rainfall in stronger storms.
Drivers on Interstate 81, U.S. Route 460, and roads connecting Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Radford should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility Monday. Plan extra travel time if heading out during periods of heavier rain.
Latest weather guidance shows showers continuing Monday evening before gradually decreasing later Monday night. While widespread severe weather is not expected, isolated thunderstorms may produce brief downpours and gusty winds. Tornado risk remains very low, but residents should stay weather-aware whenever thunderstorms are in the area.
By Tuesday, sunshine returns with temperatures near 80 degrees. Wednesday looks even brighter, with highs reaching the lower 80s. Additional scattered showers and thunderstorms may redevelop later in the week as a typical summer pattern settles over the region.
Long-range signals suggest warmer-than-normal temperatures could expand across much of Virginia toward late week.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, Virginia
- Sunday: Sunny, high 84°F.
- Monday: Showers likely, possible thunderstorm, high 84°F, 90% chance of rain.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 80°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 82°F.
- Thursday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 81°F.
