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Virginia Weather: Blacksburg Thanksgiving Rain or Snow? Holiday Travel Outlook Nov. 14-27
BLACKSBURG, Virginia – Southwest Virginia is heading into November with mild temperatures and increasing rain chances, as Blacksburg faces a 60% chance of showers Wednesday and a 70% chance Thursday.
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-31T08:27:56.786Z
BLACKSBURG, Virginia – Southwest Virginia is heading into November with mild temperatures and increasing rain chances, as Blacksburg faces a 60% chance of showers Wednesday and a 70% chance Thursday. The approaching wet weather pattern comes ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, although rain or snow conditions for Nov. 14 27 remain uncertain.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, temperatures will generally remain in the 60s through Friday, Nov. 6, with showers becoming likely Wednesday afternoon and continuing into Thursday.
Southwest Virginia Rain Chances Climb to 70% by Thursday Saturday, Oct. 31, brings partly sunny skies and a high near 65 degrees in Blacksburg. Winds remain light and variable before temperatures fall to around 43 overnight.
Sunday continues the mild pattern, with partly sunny skies and a high near 63 degrees. Calm winds become easterly around 5 mph during the afternoon, followed by mostly cloudy conditions and a low near 42 Sunday night.
Monday brings mostly cloudy skies and a high near 62 degrees, with overnight temperatures around 43.
Tuesday is expected to be partly sunny and slightly warmer, reaching 66 degrees. Temperatures fall to around 52 Tuesday night as clouds increase.
The most significant weather change arrives Wednesday, Nov. 4, when showers become likely, mainly after 2 p.m. The National Weather Service forecasts a 60% chance of precipitation and a high near 64 degrees.
Showers remain likely Wednesday night, with a 60% precipitation chance and temperatures falling to around 54.
Thursday brings the highest rain probability of the forecast period, with showers likely and a 70% chance of precipitation. Temperatures could reach 68 degrees.
Rain chances decrease to 50% Thursday night and 40% Friday, when the high is expected to remain near 68.
Virginia Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Nov. 14 27: Rain or Snow in the Mountains? The return of rain comes as Southwest Virginia approaches Thanksgiving, when travelers through the New River Valley and surrounding mountain communities may be watching for changing temperatures and possible winter precipitation.
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, Nov. 26, but the available National Weather Service forecast for Blacksburg only extends through Friday, Nov. 6.
That forecast does not establish whether rain, snow or dry conditions will affect Blacksburg during the Nov. 14 27 holiday travel period.
Blacksburg's elevation and surrounding mountainous terrain make early season winter weather a consideration later in autumn, but the supplied forecast contains no snowfall predictions or winter weather alerts.
The immediate forecast favors rain rather than snow, with afternoon temperatures remaining well above freezing throughout the period.
No specific Thanksgiving travel disruptions, snow accumulations or winter storm threats are identified in the available forecast.
Blacksburg Five Day Weather Forecast Sunday, Nov. 1: Partly sunny, high near 63°F. Mostly cloudy overnight, low around 42°F. Monday, Nov. 2: Mostly cloudy, high near 62°F. Mostly cloudy overnight, low around 43°F. Tuesday, Nov. 3: Partly sunny, high near 66°F. Mostly cloudy overnight, low around 52°F. Wednesday, Nov. 4: Showers likely, mainly after 2 p.m., with a 60% precipitation chance and high near 64°F. Showers likely overnight, low around 54°F. Thursday, Nov. 5: Showers likely, high near 68°F, with a 70% precipitation chance. A 50% chance of showers overnight, low around 51°F. Southwest Virginia residents can expect mild temperatures through early November, followed by the greatest rain chances Wednesday and Thursday. Whether Thanksgiving holiday travel brings rain, snow or dry conditions will require updated forecasts extending into the second half of November.