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Virginia Weather Alert: Blacksburg, VA Near 32° Nov 7-11
Blacksburg, VA — Virginia's New River Valley faces a sharp November temperature swing, with chilly winds and near freezing conditions arriving before a surprisingly warm Tuesday. Blacksburg temperatur
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-11-07T10:13:01.282Z
Blacksburg, VA — Virginia's New River Valley faces a sharp November temperature swing, with chilly winds and near freezing conditions arriving before a surprisingly warm Tuesday. Blacksburg temperatures could fall to just 33 degrees Saturday night, only one degree above freezing.
The changing conditions could affect sensitive plants, early travelers and residents preparing for colder weather later this month.
According to the National Weather Service Blacksburg office, temperatures should reach 53 degrees Saturday before dropping toward 33 degrees by early Sunday.
That represents a 20 degree difference between the afternoon high and the following morning's low.
Virginia Tech Airport reported 44 degrees early Saturday, with northwest winds gusting to 17 mph.
Saturday Night: Temperatures Drop Near Freezing Saturday brings sunshine and northwest winds of 6 to 11 mph, with gusts reaching 21 mph.
As skies clear Saturday evening, temperatures begin falling into the 30s.
By early Sunday, Blacksburg could reach 33 degrees, raising concerns about localized frost in sheltered areas.
Residents should consider protecting sensitive plants and bringing vulnerable potted flowers indoors.
Drivers traveling along U.S. 460 and nearby mountain roads should remain alert for isolated slick spots if moisture is present.
However, no precipitation or widespread icy road conditions are predicted in the supplied local outlook.
Sunday Monday: Warmer Days, Another Chilly Night Sunday delivers a noticeable rebound, with sunshine and temperatures climbing toward 62 degrees.
West winds remain relatively light during the afternoon.
Sunday evening becomes breezier, with gusts potentially reaching 26 mph.
Monday stays sunny, with highs near 61 degrees and west winds gusting to 28 mph.
The next chilly period arrives Monday night, when temperatures fall toward 35 degrees.
That creates another opportunity for frost sensitive vegetation to experience cold stress.
Tuesday Wednesday: Temperatures Jump Toward 70 Tuesday brings the week's warmest weather, with sunshine and a high near 68 degrees.
That is 15 degrees warmer than Saturday's expected high.
Veterans Day, Wednesday, remains pleasant, with sunshine and temperatures around 65 degrees.
The dry weather offers opportunities for leaf cleanup, outdoor maintenance and winter preparations.
Rain chances return Thursday, reaching 40%, before cooler temperatures settle in Friday.
No snow or tornado threat appears in the supplied five day outlook.