Virginia – Thick fog hangs low over the New River Valley this morning, blurring headlights and dampening sidewalks across Blacksburg. Temperatures sit at 52 degrees at Virginia Tech Airport, and visibility has dropped to around half a mile.
Rain continues through the morning hours, with steadier rainfall expected by afternoon. Highs climb to near 54 degrees. Periods of moderate rain could reduce visibility on US-460 and along Prices Fork Road. Allow extra travel time and keep headlights on in fog.
Showers taper late, but another round develops overnight. Lows dip to the upper 40s. Friday stays unsettled with showers likely before early afternoon and highs near 62 degrees. Winds may gust over 25 mph at times, adding to slick road concerns.
The bigger shift arrives this weekend. Saturday turns cooler with only a slight chance of rain and highs near 58 degrees early, then falling later. By Sunday afternoon, colder air filters in. Rain may mix with snow after 4 p.m., especially in higher elevations. Highs drop to near 41 degrees.
Sunday night brings a better chance of snow showers before early Monday. Lows fall to the mid-20s. Even light accumulation could create slick patches. Watch for flash freezing if wet roads refreeze after sunset.
Monday stays mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers and highs in the mid-30s.
Five-Day Outlook – Blacksburg, VA:
Friday: Showers early, high 62.
Saturday: Slight chance of rain, high 58.
Sunday: Chance rain/snow, high 41.
Monday: Chance of snow showers, high 34.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 41.
