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Virginia Weather Alert: Blacksburg 66° to 25° Cold Snap Nov 10-16
VIRGINIA — Frost covered windshields and biting morning temperatures could replace comfortable November sunshine across Southwest Virginia within days.
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-11-10T09:19:11.089Z
VIRGINIA — Frost covered windshields and biting morning temperatures could replace comfortable November sunshine across Southwest Virginia within days.
Blacksburg residents face a sharp temperature reversal, with highs near 66 degrees giving way to lows around 25 degrees by early Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, colder air will arrive Thursday, followed by several mornings below freezing.
The developing pattern could affect drivers, gardeners and Virginia Tech students traveling across Montgomery County.
November Warmth Comes Before a Sharp Cold Snap Tuesday brings sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 66 degrees.
Calm winds become westerly at 5 8 mph, creating favorable conditions for outdoor activities.
Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, remains relatively comfortable, with afternoon temperatures again reaching 66 degrees.
Clouds increase throughout the day before a slight chance of rain develops after 1 a.m. Thursday.
The precipitation probability stands at 20%.
Residents should consider using the warmer conditions to clear fallen leaves, secure outdoor belongings and prepare sensitive plants.
The comfortable weather won't last.
Thursday Rain Signals a Colder Pattern Thursday, November 12, brings a 40% chance of rain and afternoon highs near 57 degrees.
Southwest winds could gust as high as 24 mph before shifting westward.
Drivers along Interstate 81, U.S. Route 460 and surrounding Montgomery County roads should watch for wet pavement.
Temperatures then fall toward 34 degrees Thursday night.
By Friday, November 13, the colder air becomes more noticeable.
Afternoon highs reach only 44 degrees, approximately 22 degrees below Tuesday's high.
Friday Night Freeze Raises Concerns The most significant change arrives Friday night, when temperatures could fall near 28 degrees.
That's below the freezing threshold of 32 degrees.
Saturday brings mostly sunny skies but remains chilly, with highs near 42 degrees.
Temperatures fall further Saturday night, reaching approximately 26 degrees.
Sunday brings sunshine and highs near 49 degrees before another cold night near 25 degrees.
These temperatures could damage sensitive outdoor plants and create frost on exposed surfaces.
Drivers should remain alert for isolated icy patches wherever moisture remains on roads and temperatures fall below freezing.
However, the supplied outlook does not predict snow, freezing rain or widespread icy road conditions.
No significant tornado threat is indicated locally.
Blacksburg Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 10 14 Tuesday, Nov. 10: Sunny, high 66°F. Clear Tuesday night, low 40°F. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Increasing clouds, high 66°F. Mostly cloudy Wednesday night, low 43°F, with a 20% rain chance. Thursday, Nov. 12: Chance of rain, 40%. High 57°F, low 34°F. Wind gusts could reach 24 mph. Friday, Nov. 13: Partly sunny and colder, high 44°F. Mostly cloudy Friday night, low 28°F. Saturday, Nov. 14: Mostly sunny, high 42°F. Mostly clear Saturday night, low 26°F. Looking Ahead: Nov. 15 16 Sunday brings sunshine and temperatures near 49 degrees.
Sunday night could be the coldest period in the supplied outlook, with lows around 25 degrees.
Monday offers some improvement, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 54 degrees.
Looking toward Thanksgiving, additional cold fronts remain possible across the Appalachian region.
However, no specific snowstorm or accumulating snowfall is established for Blacksburg in the supplied outlook.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service information as temperatures continue changing.
How cold does your neighborhood get during November mornings? Are you preparing for the first hard freezes of the season? Tell us below!