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Virginia Weather Nov. 3-4: Near 78° Before Cold Front Arrives in Blacksburg
Blacksburg, VA – Parts of Virginia are experiencing an unusually warm start to November, with temperatures running approximately 10 degrees above normal Tuesday, Nov. 3, before an approaching cold fro
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-11-03T08:46:57.512Z
Blacksburg, VA – Parts of Virginia are experiencing an unusually warm start to November, with temperatures running approximately 10 degrees above normal Tuesday, Nov. 3, before an approaching cold front brings increasing clouds and a chance of rain Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, mostly sunny skies will dominate Tuesday across southwest Virginia, the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding communities, with afternoon temperatures reaching the 60s and 70s.
Temperatures Could Reach 78 Degrees Wednesday Tuesday's forecast calls for highs between 61 and 70 degrees in the mountains, while Piedmont communities could reach 69 to 74 degrees.
The warmer than normal conditions will continue Tuesday night, with partly cloudy skies and overnight lows ranging from 44 to 53 degrees in the mountains and 44 to 50 degrees across the Piedmont.
By Wednesday, Nov. 4, temperatures could climb even higher in some locations.
The National Weather Service forecasts mountain highs between 63 and 70 degrees, while Piedmont temperatures could reach 70 to 78 degrees.
These readings are notably mild for early November, particularly across communities accustomed to cooler autumn conditions.
Cold Front Brings Wednesday Rain Chances The weather pattern is expected to begin changing Wednesday as a cold front approaches from the west.
Cloud cover will increase throughout the day, with a chance of afternoon rainfall developing primarily west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Communities around Blacksburg, Christiansburg and the New River Valley could experience changing sky conditions as the front approaches.
Drivers traveling through mountain corridors, including Interstate 81, should monitor updated forecasts for possible wet pavement if rain develops Wednesday afternoon.
The National Weather Service has not indicated widespread severe weather in the provided forecast.
Residents across southwest Virginia should enjoy the mild conditions while remaining prepared for changing weather Wednesday as the approaching front moves closer to the region.