Virginia wakes up to thick February fog draped across the New River Valley before sunrise. Visibility drops to a quarter mile at times near Virginia Tech Airport. Temperatures hover around 33 degrees, keeping surfaces cold and damp.
Drivers along US-460 and I-81 face reduced visibility through mid-morning. While widespread ice is not expected, a few slick spots could develop where temperatures briefly touch freezing. The fog should thin after 9 a.m., revealing increasing sunshine.
Afternoon highs climb to 57 degrees, delivering a noticeable warmup compared to recent cold snaps. Skies turn mostly clear tonight, and lows dip back to 33 degrees. Patchy fog may redevelop in sheltered valleys toward daybreak.
Tuesday brings bright February sunshine with highs near 63 degrees. The warming trend continues into Wednesday, February 18. Highs reach the lower 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Winds may gust above 20 mph as moisture increases.
Rain chances return Wednesday night into Thursday. Showers remain scattered at first, then become more widespread late Thursday. Temperatures stay mild, with highs in the lower to mid-60s. No snow or ice storm threats are expected this week, a welcome break from winter hazards north of the region.
Looking ahead into President’s Day Week, the 6–10 day outlook favors continued moderation. Temperatures trend above average, hinting at early spring vibes rather than a Polar Vortex blast. While occasional rain is possible, no major winter weather appears imminent for Blacksburg as February progresses.
