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Southwest Virginia Weather: Cold Weekend Brings Highs Near 34°
Blacksburg, VA – Residents across southwest Virginia and the Blue Ridge Mountains are experiencing an unusually chilly November weekend, with afternoon temperatures running as much as 20 degrees below
By Avery Collins · 2026-11-14T12:34:24.501Z
Blacksburg, VA – Residents across southwest Virginia and the Blue Ridge Mountains are experiencing an unusually chilly November weekend, with afternoon temperatures running as much as 20 degrees below seasonal averages in some locations. The colder than normal conditions are expected to continue through Sunday, November 15.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, an upper level trough over the region is keeping much cooler air in place. Communities west of the Blue Ridge are experiencing the most significant temperature departures, with afternoon highs generally in the 30s and 40s.
Mountain Communities Face the Coldest Conditions Saturday, November 14, brings particularly chilly conditions across southwest Virginia.
Bluefield is forecast to reach approximately 34 degrees, while Wytheville could see highs near 38 degrees.
Blacksburg is expected to reach around 40 degrees, with Roanoke approaching 47 degrees.
Farther east, temperatures will be somewhat milder. Lynchburg is forecast near 51 degrees, while Danville could reach 53 degrees.
The National Weather Service reports that temperatures west of the Blue Ridge will remain approximately 15 to 20 degrees below normal, while Piedmont communities experience highs roughly 5 to 10 degrees below seasonal averages.
Sunday Brings Slight Improvement Sunday, November 15, should bring modest warming, although temperatures will remain unusually cool.
Bluefield is expected to reach approximately 39 degrees, while Blacksburg could climb to 43 degrees.
Roanoke may reach 50 degrees, with Lynchburg approaching 54 degrees.
Across the southern Piedmont, Danville could reach approximately 55 degrees, while South Boston may climb to 57 degrees.
Below Normal Temperatures Persist Despite the slight improvement Sunday, the region will continue experiencing colder than average conditions through the weekend.
Residents heading outdoors, particularly across higher elevations, should prepare for temperatures substantially colder than typical mid November afternoons.
The National Weather Service encourages residents to monitor local forecasts as conditions vary considerably between mountain communities and lower elevation areas.