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Virginia Weather Alert: Blacksburg, VA Plunges to 25° Saturday
Blacksburg, VA – Virginia's mountain communities are facing a dramatic November temperature plunge, with sunny, 65 degree weather giving way to freezing nights and lows near 25 degrees by Saturday.
By Owen Prescott · 2026-11-11T10:17:25.200Z
Blacksburg, VA – Virginia's mountain communities are facing a dramatic November temperature plunge, with sunny, 65 degree weather giving way to freezing nights and lows near 25 degrees by Saturday.
Residents across Blacksburg, Montgomery County and the greater New River Valley should prepare for a sharp transition from comfortable fall afternoons to biting early morning cold.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, temperatures will fall nearly 40 degrees between Wednesday afternoon's expected high and Saturday night's projected low.
The change comes as a powerful cold air outbreak spreads across the eastern United States.
From 65 Degrees to a Weekend Freeze Wednesday brings sunshine and highs near 65 degrees, offering one final opportunity to finish outdoor projects before colder weather arrives.
Thursday introduces increasing clouds, a 30% chance of afternoon showers and highs near 53 degrees.
Northwest winds could gust to 26 mph as colder air begins pushing into Southwest Virginia.
By Thursday night, temperatures fall to 34 degrees.
Friday becomes noticeably colder, with partly sunny skies, highs around 43 degrees and additional wind gusts reaching 26 mph.
Then comes the bigger concern.
Friday night temperatures fall to 28 degrees, followed by a projected low of 25 degrees Saturday night.
That puts Blacksburg firmly below freezing for multiple nights.
Freezing Temperatures Raise Weekend Concerns The NOAA Weather Prediction Center is tracking an unusually strong November cold air outbreak across much of the eastern United States.
Forecasters expect freezing temperatures to spread into portions of the South and southern Appalachians.
For Blacksburg, the local outlook supports a significant freeze risk.
Residents should protect sensitive plants, disconnect vulnerable outdoor hoses and check exposed plumbing before temperatures drop.
Drivers traveling U.S. Route 460 and Interstate 81 should also remain alert for isolated slick spots where moisture persists and pavement temperatures fall below freezing.
However, the current Blacksburg forecast does not predict snow or widespread icy roads.
Saturday Brings Sunshine, But Little Warmth Despite improving skies, Saturday's high reaches only 42 degrees.
Clearer conditions Saturday night allow temperatures to fall toward 25 degrees, potentially creating one of the coldest stretches of the season so far.
Sunday brings sunshine and a modest recovery to 47 degrees, but another cold night follows with lows near 23 degrees.
The cold pattern continues into early next week, with Monday's high near 50 degrees and another low around 25.
For now, residents should use the remaining mild weather to prepare homes, vehicles and outdoor spaces for the approaching freeze.