BLACKSBURG, Va. – The morning begins under a clear, star-streaked sky across Virginia’s Blue Ridge, and the air carries that brisk, late-fall edge. It’s quiet now — calm winds, dry roads — but change is approaching just in time for the weekend. After a cool and sunny Friday, clouds will drift in, setting the stage for spotty rain and shifting temperatures by Saturday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Friday will stay pleasant with highs near 60 degrees and light afternoon breezes. The next system edges in from the west late Saturday, spreading scattered rain showers across Montgomery, Pulaski, and Giles counties after dark. Rainfall should remain light, but drivers along U.S. 460 and I-81 may encounter slick roads by early Sunday.
Saturday highs will reach the mid-60s before cloud cover thickens, keeping overnight lows mild near 52 degrees. Rain chances peak late Saturday into early Sunday, tapering by midday as drier, cooler air filters back in. Sunday brings mostly sunny skies again, with temperatures steady near 60 and winds easing northwest.
For now, there’s no sign of early winter weather for the New River Valley — but models hint at a more active pattern before Thanksgiving week, potentially bringing sharper cold fronts or early frost to the region. Residents planning yard cleanup or early travel should take advantage of Friday’s calm, dry stretch before showers return.
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA:
Fri: 60/44 – Mostly sunny; calm breeze, mild air.
Sat: 66/52 – Clouds increasing; rain possible late.
Sun: 60/35 – Early rain clears; breezy and cooler.
Mon: 58/37 – Sunny; crisp fall day, light wind.
Tue: 61/42 – Partly sunny; mild with light rain chance late.
