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Virginia Weather Oct. 20-24: Highs Drop Into 50s by Saturday
Blacksburg, VA – A noticeable temperature drop is expected across southwest Virginia and surrounding areas heading into the weekend, with afternoon highs falling from the lower 70s into the 50s and lo
By Mara Ellison · 2026-10-20T10:47:55.941Z
Blacksburg, VA – A noticeable temperature drop is expected across southwest Virginia and surrounding areas heading into the weekend, with afternoon highs falling from the lower 70s into the 50s and lower 60s by Saturday, October 24.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, high pressure will maintain dry and sunny conditions throughout the remainder of the workweek, but temperatures will begin trending cooler Friday and Saturday.
Tuesday, October 20, will feature mild autumn weather , with afternoon temperatures reaching 62 to 70 degrees across mountain communities and 70 to 74 degrees in the Piedmont.
Wednesday will remain sunny, although temperatures will be slightly cooler in some locations. Mountain highs are expected between 60 and 67 degrees, while Piedmont communities could reach 65 to 71 degrees.
Thursday will bring another pleasant afternoon, with highs between 62 and 68 degrees in the mountains and 69 to 73 degrees across the Piedmont.
The more noticeable change arrives Friday, October 23.
Mountain temperatures are forecast to fall into the 58 to 64 degree range, while Piedmont locations should reach approximately 64 to 68 degrees.
By Saturday, October 24, cooler conditions will become more widespread.
Mountain communities, including areas near Blacksburg and higher elevations of southwest Virginia, could see afternoon highs ranging from 55 to 60 degrees.
Meanwhile, Piedmont communities could experience highs between 60 and 63 degrees.
That represents a drop of roughly 10 degrees or more in some locations compared with Tuesday's warmer conditions.
Despite the cooldown, the Weather Service expects sunshine to continue through Saturday, with no significant precipitation indicated in the outlook.
Residents planning outdoor activities, fall festivals or weekend travel through the Blue Ridge Mountains should prepare for cooler afternoon temperatures, particularly at higher elevations.