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Southwest Virginia Weather Oct. 31: Cooler Halloween Weekend Ahead
BLACKSBURG, VA – Residents across Blacksburg and surrounding Montgomery County are preparing for a noticeable temperature swing heading into Halloween weekend, with Friday's mild afternoon weather giv
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-10-30T09:22:15.639Z
BLACKSBURG, VA – Residents across Blacksburg and surrounding Montgomery County are preparing for a noticeable temperature swing heading into Halloween weekend, with Friday's mild afternoon weather giving way to chilly overnight conditions and a cooler Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, temperatures are expected to reach approximately 73 degrees Friday, Oct. 30, before falling to around 40 degrees overnight — a 33 degree difference between the afternoon high and nighttime low.
Friday, Oct. 30: Warm Afternoon, Chilly Night
Friday will feature sunny skies across Blacksburg, with northwest winds of 5 to 8 mph developing during the afternoon.
By Friday night, temperatures are forecast to fall into the lower 40s under partly cloudy skies and calm winds.
Residents heading outdoors late Friday should prepare for considerably cooler conditions than those experienced during the afternoon.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Cooler Halloween Weather
Halloween will bring increasing clouds and a high near 63 degrees, approximately 10 degrees cooler than Friday's forecast high.
Temperatures will fall toward 43 degrees Saturday night, with cloudy skies expected.
Families participating in Halloween activities, including outdoor gatherings and trick or treating, may want jackets or additional layers as temperatures decline after sunset.
Sunday, Nov. 1: Cool Conditions Continue
Sunday will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures reaching approximately 62 degrees.
Southeast winds around 5 mph are expected during the afternoon, followed by overnight lows near 44 degrees.
Early Next Week: Gradual Warming
Monday, Nov. 2, brings partly sunny skies and a high near 63 degrees.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, is expected to be mostly sunny, with temperatures recovering to approximately 67 degrees.
Rain chances return Wednesday, Nov. 4, with a 50% chance of showers and highs near 65 degrees.
No significant rainfall or hazardous weather warnings are indicated in the provided forecast for Halloween weekend.
Residents throughout the Blacksburg area should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as weekend temperatures and cloud cover may change.